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Another classic French red wine from a little known Domaine, Bruno Clair.
Bruno Clair founded the domaine which bears his name in 1979. The domaine at that time included plots in Marsannay and Fixin, the Dominode vineyard in Savigny-les-Beaune, and a large plot lying fallow in Morey-St.-Denis – “En la Rue de Vergy.
He is the son of Bernard Clair (1920-2005) and the grandson of Joseph Clair (1889-1971), originator of the famous Domaine Clair-Daü which was founded in Marsannay in 1919. In 1986, Bruno was entrusted with the vineyards of his parents, brothers and sisters which included those of Clos de Bèze, Cazetiers, Clos St-Jacques, Vosne-Romanée, Clos du Fonteny and Chambolle-Musigny. More vineyards were purchased by the estate in 1993, inlcuding Corton-Charlemagne, Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton, and in 1996 Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle was added to bring the size of the domaine to more than 23 hectares.
Viticulture.
Bruno Clair maintains a rigorous selection of the best vines of pinot noir and chardonnay, identifying those that produce small grapes with perfect ripeness. This selection also concentrates on finding vines that have a good resistance to diseases and are free from viruses. This work requires much patience and is absolutely essential to obtain a healty vineyard of great quality.
With regard to viticulture, Domaine Bruno Clair believes in the total absence of chemical fertilizers, the exclusive use of compost, and in plowings and harrowing the soil throughout the year. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the selection of the best grapes is carried out primarily in the vineyards.
The Wine: This time we’re featuring the classic 1996 Savigny-les-Beaunes 1er Cru - the pride and joy of Clair’s vineyards is his splendid Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru issued from old Pinot Noir vines requiring nearly a decade to mature. It carries the signature of Bruno Clair’s style well structured, not too heavy perfumed with plenty of sophistication. Without doubt the Chambolle retains all the finesse of Clair’s style with plenty of penetrating aromas of raspberries, strawberry preserve and violet bouquet. A master of the most natural wine.
Tasting Notes: Gleaming red, wild aromas of truffles, berries and morello cherries, perfume relaying a senscetion of dark fruit pastilles on the palate.
The wine has achieved a Parker **** ‘Excellent’ rating …to buy this wine online just click here