What it pairs with
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Roast pigeon with forest mushrooms
The Clos Vernay's greater density suits game bird with earthy accompaniments. -
Veal medallions with herb butter
White meat cooked with precision suits a precise, mineral Fleurie. -
Aged Comté 24 months
Firm Swiss-style cheese with complexity matches the wine's depth.
How to serve Fleurie Clos Vernay
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast pigeon with forest mushrooms, Veal medallions with herb butter, Aged Comté 24 months. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Vernay is Lafarge-Vial's single-lieu-dit Fleurie, from a walled parcel on pink granite. The Clos format reflects the Burgundy influence of the Lafarge side of the joint domaine.
- 2014 — Clos Vernay first produced as a separate single-lieu-dit bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Lafarge-Vial
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Fleurie AOC
- Oak
- Old Burgundy foudres, extended ageing from single lieu-dit Clos Vernay
- ABV
- 13.2%
- Price
- EUR 30-48 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Fleurie Clos Vernay
When should I drink Fleurie Clos Vernay?
Drink 5-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fleurie Clos Vernay?
Roast pigeon with forest mushrooms is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Veal medallions with herb butter and Aged Comté 24 months. The Clos Vernay's greater density suits game bird with earthy accompaniments.
Is Fleurie Clos Vernay vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Fleurie Clos Vernay?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Fleurie AOC.