Georges Clerget Vosne-Romanée Les Violettes 1986
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Thin, astringent and tart, with barklike flavors that try …
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Web Only - 1989
Grape
Pinot Noir
This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The sites where it tends to thrive can experience tough growing conditions, which lead to more rigorous fruit selection and lower yields. This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines.
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Georges Clerget Vosne-Romanée Les Violettes 1986
Thin, astringent and tart, with barklike flavors that try …
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Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Web Only - 1989
Grape
Pinot Noir
This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The sites where it tends to thrive can experience tough growing conditions, which lead to more rigorous fruit selection and lower yields. This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines.
