Bruno Clair, Marsannay les Longeroies 2017 Bottle size: 750ml

Tasting notes:
‘When Marsannay finally gets its own set of premiers crus - the dossier is still under consideration by the appellation officials - Les Longeroies is sure to be among them. Elegant, lacy and refined, this wine has seen 30% stems and 20% new wood. It has alluring summer pudding flavours and some underlying freshness and minerality. 2020 – 2035.’ – Tim Atkin, Decanter, 92/100

About Domaine Bruno Clair:
Domaine Bruno Clair is perhaps the grandest under-the-radar producer in Burgundy, greatly respected by his peers and venerated by the critics, called ‘one of the best vine-growers in Burgundy’ by Sylvain Pitiot of Clos de Tart. In 1979, Bruno Clair started his own domaine with vines in Marsannay, Fixin, Savigny-Les Beaune and a fallow plot in Morey-Saint-Denis upon which he established an excellent reputation. Today, his 23 ha estate holds vineyards in esteemed appellations including Vosne Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin and Aloxe-Corton. His top vineyards of Clos St-Jacques and Bonne-Mares rival the greats of Côte d’Or. He maintains rigorous vine selection and, while this work requires great patience, it is essential in obtaining healthy vineyards of unique quality.

‘Bruno Clair’s wines are often lighter and more ethereal than other producers’ Côte de Nuits. Gentle extraction and a portion of whole-bunch gives them remarkable poise and elegance. Watch out for the killer-value Marsannay.’ – Roland