2023 BRUNO CLAIR Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru "La Dominode"
Domaine Bruno Clair is a historic benchmark in the Côte de Nuits, celebrated for its organic viticulture, extensive holdings of ancient vines, and timeless, cellar-worthy winemaking style. Though famed for its grand holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin and Marsannay, Bruno Clair’s crown jewel in the Côte de Beaune is "La Dominode." Sourced from exceptional old-vine Pinot Noir planted as far back as 1902, this Premier Cru sits on deep, iron-rich limestone-clay soils. The 2023 vintage delivered magnificent fruit density and aromatic complexity, allowing these centenarian vines to produce a wine of immense depth, dark-fruited power, and muscular elegance. Vinified with partial whole-cluster inclusion and patient barrel aging, "La Dominode" regularly outperforms its village reputation, standing firmly alongside the finest Premier Crus of the Côte d'Or.
Technical Sheet:
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Producer: Domaine Bruno Clair
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Wine: Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru "La Dominode"
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Vintage: 2023
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Region: Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru AOC, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
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Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
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Vineyard: Old-vine parcel featuring vines planted in 1902, 1936, and 1950; iron-rich clay and limestone soils.
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Viticulture: Sustainable / Organic principles; meticulous manual harvesting.
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Winemaking: Fermented with native yeasts; partial whole-cluster inclusion to enhance structure and spice.
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Aging: Aged 18–20 months in French oak barrels (approx. 30–40% new oak).
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