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Premier Cru · Rouge

Les Clous

レ・クルー

Rank
Premier Cru
COMMUNE
Monthélie
AREA
0.72 ha
COLOR
Pinot N.
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Owners

2 producers
Notes · 読み物

モンテリーのプルミエ・クリュであるレ・クルーは、総面積7.12ヘクタールの畑である。かつては村名格であったが、現在は一級格へと昇格している。位置関係としては、オーセイ・デュレスへと続く急斜面を持つレ・デュレスの北側に隣接しており、村の主要な一級畑が集まるエリアとは異なる谷側に位置するのが特徴だ。このアペラシオンでは、東向き斜面の高い場所を中心にシャルドネの栽培比率が高まっており、本区画もその傾向に合致する。主な所有者には、0.72ヘクタールを保持するドメーヌ・シャンガルニエや、ドメーヌ・ピエリック・ブーレイが名を連ねる。ワインは、ヴォルネーのような魅力とオーセイ・デュレスの硬い構造を併せ持ち、若いうちから赤い果実の個性を楽しめる。

History

Les Clous is a premier cru *climat* in Monthélie, a compact village tucked between Volnay and Meursault in the Côte de Beaune. Monthélie's proximity to those two famous names has kept it in relative obscurity — a situation that tends to favour the buyer. Its premier cru sites, Les Clous among them, share the same limestone-and-clay soils that define the hillside across the communal boundary.

Style & Terroir

Pinot Noir, red only. Registered holdings total roughly 0.72 ha, shared between just 2 producers — a small parcel by any measure.

Notable Producers

- Domaine Changarnier (0.72 ha) - Domaine Pierrick Bouley

Vintage Ratings

Côte de Beaune・Rouge · 1947–2024 (5-point overall, newest on right)

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YrScoreWindowNotes
2024★★★★★Drink earlyFrost, hail and mildew made Pinot extremely difficult. Yields fell to a quarter at worst, with overall thin, challenging quality.
2023★★★★★Drink earlyA large crop with seductive fruit but inconsistent density. Approachable, charming reds for early-to-medium drinking.
2022★★★★★HoldDespite the heat, perfumed reds with refined tannins seamlessly integrated with fruit — a recent benchmark vintage.
2021★★★★★HoldA cool, classical return to high-acid style. Juicy, crunchy villages; Grands Crus show poise and freshness.
2020★★★★HoldConcentrated, dramatic fruit with surprising freshness from early picking. A standout vintage with long aging potential.
2019★★★★HoldRipe yet classically balanced — an outstanding year with rich fruit and fresh acidity, suited to long-term aging.
2018★★★★HoldDark, vivacious and concentrated reds combining ripeness with freshness — a standout recent vintage built to age.
2017★★★★★Drink nowA generous year, 41% larger than 2016. Supple, accessible reds with juicy fruit for near-term enjoyment.
2016★★★★Drink nowFrost slashed yields, but survivors made deep-coloured, fleshy reds with soft tannins — charming for medium-term drinking.
2015★★★★HoldWarm, low-yielding and ripe, producing deeply fruited reds with structure and excellent long-term aging potential.
2014★★★★★Drink nowFresh, lively and energetic reds with more length than amplitude — elegant, classic Côte de Beaune in style.
2013★★★★★Drink nowJuly hail damaged the north, but overall a cool, classical vintage producing charming reds with terroir clarity for medium-term.
2012★★★★Drink nowFrost and hail cut yields, but survivors produced concentrated, balanced reds with harmonious structure and fruit.
2011★★★★★Drink nowLight, accessible Pinot with modest structure. Pure fruit and soft texture make it appealing for near-term drinking.
2010★★★★At peakA classical vintage with fine acid-tannin balance. A step behind Côte de Nuits but elegant and now showing mature charm.
2009★★★★At peakCharming and fluid with ripe, pure fruit; some soft and approachable early.
2008★★★★★At peakLate, small harvest yielding pure, vibrant reds; somewhat inconsistent.
2007★★★★★At peakGood ripeness in Beaune, Pommard and Volnay; aromatic, early-drinking reds.
2006★★★★At peakLess dense than Cote de Nuits but vibrant and elegant.
2005★★★★★HoldBeautifully balanced with vibrant structures; rich in fruit and tannins for long ageing.
2004★★★★★At peakHail and oidium challenged the year; sorting yielded fine, structured wines.
2003★★★★At peakExotic, ripe and rich from the heatwave; some wines very high in alcohol.
2002★★★★At peakBalanced and fruity; slightly lighter than Cote de Nuits, but elegant.
2001★★★★★At peakGood but uneven due to rain and hail; stick to top producers.
2000★★★★★Past peakUneven; rain resulted in light, soft reds, mostly past their prime.
1999★★★★At peakOne of Cote de Beaune's best modern vintages; ripe, succulent reds.
1998★★★★★Past peakUneven due to frost and hail; stick to top domaines.
1997★★★★★Past peakSoft, round wines for early consumption; low in natural acidity.
1996★★★★At peakRipe, fresh, harmonious reds; a large crop diluted some but structure remained.
1995★★★★★Past peakRain and rot weakened many wines; top examples were solid and tannic.
1994★★★★★Past peakSeptember rain brought rot; few wines escaped dilution.
1993★★★★Past peakThick-skinned grapes yielded dense, tannic reds of classical structure.
1992★★★★★Past peakA generous, supple vintage for early drinking; lacking structure.
1991★★★★★Past peakFrost and hail hit hard; Cote de Beaune especially struggled.
1990★★★★★At peakA historic vintage; even Cote de Beaune produced rich, long-lived reds.
1989★★★★Past peakA ripe, seductive vintage that foreshadowed the great 1990.
1988★★★★Past peakA warm September yielded structured, age-worthy reds.
1986★★★★★Past peakA challenging vintage marked by rain and rot.
1985★★★★★Past peakA historic vintage of elegance, balance and ripe concentration.
1983★★★★★Past peakHeat and rot made for a difficult year; top wines were tannic and structured.
1982★★★★★Past peakA large, soft vintage suited to early drinking; most past prime.
1980★★★★★Past peakRe-evaluated as a balanced, perfumed vintage for Cote de Beaune.
1978★★★★★Past peakA late-harvest masterpiece combining richness and refinement.
1976★★★★Past peakA hot, concentrated year producing structured, long-lived reds.
1971★★★★Past peakA classic, concentrated vintage remembered for its structure.
1969★★★★Past peakA refined, structured vintage; a pinnacle of the 1960s.
1966★★★★Past peakRemembered as a balanced, classically elegant vintage.
1964★★★★Past peakA concentrated, structured year with classical ageing potential.
1962★★★★Past peakA notable late-20th-century year producing refined, perfumed reds.
1961★★★★Past peakA concentrated classic vintage; a softer style than Cote de Nuits.
1959★★★★Past peakA landmark vintage of the 1950s combining generosity and elegance.
1957★★★★Past peakA balanced, velvety vintage of classical character.
1953★★★★Past peakA graceful vintage producing perfumed, refined reds.
1949★★★★★Past peakA classic masterpiece of elegance and balance; among the century's finest reds.
1947★★★★★Past peakA legendary post-war vintage of concentrated fruit and structure.

Aggregated consensus from professional and trade assessments. Individual vineyards or producers may diverge.

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FAQ

Where is Les Clous located?
Les Clous (レ・クルー) is a vineyard (climat) located in the commune of Monthélie, in the Côte de Beaune area of Burgundy, France.
What is the classification of Les Clous?
Les Clous is classified as Premier Cru (Premier Cru). In the Burgundy AOC hierarchy, it belongs to the Premier Cru tier, just below Grand Cru.
Who owns Les Clous?
Les Clous has 2 producers owning parcels, with a total area of approx. 0.72 ha. Notable owners include Domaine Changarnier.
What kind of wine does Les Clous produce?
Les Clous primarily produces Red wine (Rouge). Its style reflects the terroir of Monthélie, one of Burgundy's most renowned appellations.

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