2023 BRUNO CLAIR Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos du Fonteny" Monopole
Domaine Bruno Clair is one of the most respected estates in the Côte de Nuits, renowned for its meticulous organic viticulture, extensive holdings of prime old vines, and classic, age-worthy Burgundian styling. "Clos du Fonteny" is a legendary 0.68-hectare monopoles held exclusively by the estate. Situated on an elevated plateau directly adjacent to Grand Cru Ruchottes-Chambertin, its shallow, limestone-rich soils with light brown clay yield Pinot Noir of extraordinary tension, mineral breadth, and aromatic lift. The 2023 vintage offered ideal fruit concentration and floral perfume, enhanced by Bruno Clair’s traditional vinification with partial whole-cluster inclusion. This Premier Cru delivers a complete, aristocratic expression of Gevrey-Chambertin that sits comfortably among the appellation's top tier.
Technical Sheet:
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Producer: Domaine Bruno Clair
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Wine: Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos du Fonteny" Monopole
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Vintage: 2023
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Region: Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru AOC, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
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Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
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Vineyard: 0.68-hectare estate Monopole; vines planted in 1972 and 1987; thin topsoil over solid limestone bedrock near Ruchottes-Chambertin.
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Viticulture: Sustainable / Organic principles; manual harvesting.
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Winemaking: Fermented with native yeasts; 30–50% whole-cluster inclusion; ambient temperature-controlled wood vat fermentations.
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Aging: Aged 18–20 months in French oak barrels (approx. 30–35% new oak).
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