Thevenet & Fils : Bourgogne "Les Clos" 2023

Tasting Characteristics and Notes for the Bourgogne "Les Clos" 2023 by Thevenet & Fils

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a bright ruby color, clear and youthful, typical of a light to medium-bodied Pinot Noir.

Nose

The nose opens on fresh red berry aromas—cherry, raspberry, and cranberry—layered with floral touches of violet and rose. Earthy, undergrowth-like nuances bring added depth, along with a subtle wild note that gives the wine a touch of character beyond simple fruit.

Palate

On the palate, this Burgundy is light to medium-bodied, elegant, and silky, with flavors of red currant, strawberry, and a hint of spice complemented by a forest-floor nuance. The tannins are soft and the acidity vibrant, leading to a clean, refreshing finish.

Food and wine pairings

The Bourgogne "Les Clos" 2023 pairs naturally with roasted poultry such as chicken or duck, as well as charcuterie. It also finds a good match with white meats, lighter red meats, and goat cheese.

Serving and cellaring

This wine is intended for early enjoyment, while it remains fresh and vibrant, allowing its pure fruit character to shine. The Bourgogne "Les Clos" 2023 is best approached in its youth rather than set aside for extended cellaring.

A Bourgogne Pinot Noir Rooted in the Terroir of Bussières

The Estate

Thevenet & Fils is a family estate founded in 1952 by Raymond Thévenet in Pierreclos, at the heart of the Mâconnais in Burgundy. Expanded from three to nearly thirty hectares under Jean-Claude Thévenet starting in 1971, the property is run today by his three sons, Benjamin, Jonathan, and Aurélien Thévenet, under the guidance of their mother, Hélène. Alongside winegrowing, the family maintains a historic vine nursery, grafting plants for estates across Burgundy and Champagne, reflecting a long-standing commitment to honest, terroir-driven wines.

The Vineyard

The Pinot Noir grapes for this Bourgogne come from the Les Clos lieu-dit in the village of Bussières, within the Mâconnais. Planted at roughly 350 meters above sea level on gently sloping, south-facing ground, the vines grow on predominantly clay soils that retain warmth and moisture, allowing the grapes to ripen early thanks to favorable sun exposure.

Winemaking and aging

The Bourgogne "Les Clos" 2023 is vinified using traditional Burgundian methods, with punching down and pumping over carried out during fermentation to gently extract color and tannin. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by partial aging in lightly used oak barrels, preserving the purity of the fruit while adding a touch of complexity.

Grape Varieties

This cuvée is crafted from 100 % Pinot Noir, sourced from the clay soils of the Les Clos lieu-dit in Bussières.