Bruno Clair

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2022
Marsannay
Burgundy
France
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Broo-NO Clayr - Mar-san-nay Lay Lonzh-wah
Varietal
Pinot Noir
$87
Flavors & Qualities
Black Cherry Black Cherry
Violet Violet
Mineral Mineral
Linked Character
Organic Organic
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Palate Character

Balance & Finesse 2 Rich & Full 2 Light & Bright 2 Smooth & Silky 2 Round & Fleshy 2 Tone & Backbone 1 Powerful & Extracted 2 Bright & Crisp 2
Tone & Backbone
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This is a predominantly Tone & Backbone wine, but it shares structural nuances of Smooth & Silky as described in the tasting note below.

Tasting Notes
Medium bodied with well integrated acidity and tannin, that provide attractive structure. There are well delineated aromas and flavors of black and red cherries, herbal tea, violets, mineral and white pepper that linger in the layered finish.
COLOR
Medium Red/Ruby
BODY
TANNIN
ACIDITY
SWEET
ALCOH.
13%
GRAPE(S)
Pinot Noir
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Marsannay, Burgundy
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Pinot Noir
100% Pee-NO NWAR
Pinot Noir is arguably the most revered grape variety in the world with origins in Burgundy, France where the best expressions can still be found. Pinot Noir is not only a tough grape to grow, it also shows miniscule differences in terroir arguably more than any other grape variety. Stylistically, it is generally higher in acid and lower in tannin but can vary depending on the location, and winemaking technique. It is very versatile with food, and shows a range of flavor from red and black fruit, floral, spice, earth, and mineral qualities.
Country / State
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub Region
Marsannay
Producer
Bruno Clair
Winemaker(s)
Edouard Clair
Vintage
2022

Bruno Clair

Marsannay, burgundy

Bruno Clair is the grandson of Joseph Clair, who married Marguerite Dau to create the Clair-Dau estate, once one of Burgundy’s most celebrated domaines until family issues broke up the property and Bruno set out on his own in Marsannay. 

Bruno Clair in VineyardBruno Clair in Vineyard
Bruno Clair's Vineyard RowsBruno Clair's Vineyard Rows

Over time, Bruno has reconstituted much of the original domaine through rental agreements, a large portion of which are around Gevrey-Chambertin. The 23 hectares of vines are organically farmed with rigorous attention in the vineyard in partnership with oenologist Philippe Brun to make the wines. 

Bruno Clair’s wines deftly balance power and finesse with complex layers of fruit that often take some patience to show their full potential.