Domaine Bruno Clair - Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru 'La Dominode' 2010

Bruno Clair wines are loved worldwide by everyone lucky enough to know them, and what’s truly impressive is the respect he garners within Burgundy, where his fellow growers consider him one of the greatest of their ranks. They admire his attention to detail in the vineyard, his organic practices (even if he doesn’t bother with certification), and the long hours he and his crews put in. In the cellar, along with his longtime enologist Philippe Brun (they have been called “the Batman and Robin of Marsannay”), Bruno produces wines that are loved for their purity of expression. They show no ego or even style, but just seem to be true to the essence of each individual vineyard.

In 2010, Edouard, their eldest son joined the estate, followed by Margaux and Arthur in 2018. Each of the children now has a specific role. Edouard is responsible for the vines and the vinification process. Margaux takes care of shipping, but is also involved in the vineyards. Arthur is in charge of the cellar and manages the vinification with Edouard

In recent vintages, the estate has increased the practice of whole-bunch vinification (by 20–50% depending on the appellation). The red wines are fermented in open wooden vats for a fortnight, with a low dose of SO2. At the estate, the extraction process varies according to the character of the appellation. The wine is then matured for 18 to 20 months in oak barrels (up to 50% new barrels depending on the appellation) before being bottled.

"The fruit used to make this wine was sourced from low-yielding vines, some of which are 100 years old. Concentrated, structured and dense, this offers a blackberry flavor that is allied to the exquisite acidity. Age this for eight years or more." - 93 points, Wine Enthusiast 

Producer: Bruno Clair

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru

Vintage: 2010

Size: 750ml