Domaine du Clos Salomon - Givry 1er Cru Clos Salomon Monopole 2019
17/20
RVF
As the flagship wine of the estate of the same name, the 1er Cru Clos Salomon expresses the fruity and generous character of Pinot Noir. A 12-month aging in oak barrels lends a spicy note to this elegant, supple, and complex cuvée. Intense in color and aroma, and pure in character, this Pinot Noir captivates with its energy, its fresh and velvety mouthfeel, and its density. The estate’s crown jewel.
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Eye
Deep ruby
Nose
Intense fruity aromas (cherry) with a hint of spice
Palate
Elegant, supported by supple tannins, remarkably pure, with a fresh and velvety mouthfeel, dense
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with tuna (tartare, steak, carpaccio), roast pork, lamb chops...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Clos Salomon, a 7-hectare monopole, has borne the name of its owners since the 14th century and is managed by their descendants, the du Gardin family. Ludovic du Gardin is the steward of this prestigious vineyard, which he cultivates using organic methods: the vines are meticulously tended without herbicides or insecticides, and the soil is plowed. The wines are aged for 12 months and show good aging potential. In addition to the Clos Salomon, with its distinct terroir, two Chardonnay cuvées are available: a Montagny Le-Clou and a Givry Premier Cru La-Grande-Berge. The estate is one of the few areas to have suffered frost damage in 2017, which resulted in more concentrated wines due to low yields.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 17/20 (2018 vintage) (Premium wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
The estate owes its name to the Salomon family, who acquired it in 1538 and passed it on, a little less than a century later, in 1632, to the Gardin de Séveirac family. Since 2016, it has been managed by Ludovic du Gardin. The vineyard consists of a single plot—a historic monopole producing Givry Rouge Premier Cru—supplemented by two Chardonnay parcels: La Grande Berge, a Givry Premier Cru (0.40 hectares), and 2 hectares in Montagny. With low yields, careful cultivation, and respect for the soil, every effort is made to bring out the best expression of the terroirs. Once again this year, we commend the winery for its consistency.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PAUL V. Published on 12/30/2021
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on November 19, 2021
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