Domaine Naudin-Ferrand - Le Clou 34 2021
Le Clou 34 Blanc 2021 from Domaine Naudin-Ferrand accurately and deeply expresses a white Burgundy with character, shaped by time and a demanding artisanal approach. The light yellow robe with golden reflections indicates a vintage that has reached an initial stage of harmony. The nose opens with aromas of ripe pear, yellow apple, and candied lemon, complemented by notes of white flowers and fresh almond. Upon aeration, more complex nuances of wet stone, fine butter, and a slightly toasted touch appear, revealing the vintage's patina. The whole is precise, deep, and elegant, with an aromatic profile already well established. From the first sniff, the wine shows true serenity and a beautiful maturity of expression.
On the palate, the attack is ample and poised, supported by a more enveloping body than recent vintages, while maintaining a fine tension. The texture is silky, structured by a perfectly integrated acidity that gives the wine great length. Flavors of white-fleshed fruits evolve towards notes of hazelnut, ripe lemon, and warm stone, reflecting the natural evolution of Chardonnay. Precise vinification and measured aging accompany the wine without masking the terroir's identity, allowing a subtle and persistent minerality to express itself. The palate gains depth as the wine opens up, while maintaining remarkable clarity. The finish is long, elegant, marked by minerality and a fine noble bitterness that prolongs the tasting.
Le Clou 34 Blanc 2021 is a gastronomic wine, crafted for the table and for lovers of characterful whites. It perfectly accompanies noble fish, shellfish, roasted poultry, or refined vegetarian cuisine based on seasonal vegetables. Its structure and maturity also allow it to pair with soft or lightly aged cheeses. Served around 11 to 12 °C, it reveals all its complexity and balance. Already very harmonious, it still has potential for development that will lead it towards more tertiary and mineral notes. It is a precise, sincere, and deeply elegant white, faithful to the demands and sensitivity of Domaine Naudin-Ferrand.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay.
