Clous
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant citrus and mineral profile begins to integrate with richer notes of toasted hazelnut and honey.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted poultry, creamy risotto, goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the cool, limestone-rich slopes of Savigny-lès-Beaune, the 'Les Clous' climat is highly regarded for producing white Burgundy of exceptional tension and mineral drive. The name 'Clous' is a historical nod to the ancient stone-walled enclosures ('clos') that once dotted this hilly landscape. Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, Seguin-Manuel's expression of this terroir benefits from organic farming practices and a gentle, low-intervention vinification. Fermented and aged in French oak casks with a judicious use of new wood, the wine beautifully balances the natural, crisp acidity of the high-altitude site with a subtle, creamy texture and notes of white flowers, flint, and fresh pear. It stands as a testament to the elegance and precision that modern Burgundy can achieve when respecting historical terroirs.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1824 in the historic heart of Beaune, Seguin-Manuel is a venerable Burgundy house revitalized in 2004 under the direction of Thibaut Marion, a descendant of the historic Chanson wine family. The estate is dedicated to organic farming, achieving official certification in 2015, and employs traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, including aging in French oak casks to preserve the purity of the fruit. Renowned for its elegant, precise, and terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the house produces outstanding estate wines from key appellations such as Savigny-lès-Beaune and Puligny-Montrachet, alongside prestigious Hospices de Beaune bottlings like the Cuvée Charlotte Dumay and Cuvée Dames de la Charité.