Domaine Bruno Clair : Marsannay Village "Les Vaudenelles" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Marsannay Village "Les Vaudenelles" 2022

Tasting notes

Colour
A beautiful ruby red colour, the robe reveals a lovely brightness.

Nose
Heady and sensual, the nose exudes pure aromas of fresh red fruits and dark blue-black fruits, underscored by delicate mineral and herbaceous notes.

Palate
The attack is juicy, offering crisp flavours of fresh cherry. Of ultimate elegance, the palate seduces with its remarkable balance, great freshness and delicate tannins, all enhanced by subtle herbaceous touches.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs wonderfully with poultry such as duck, charcuterie, or delicate fish such as grilled salmon. It will also pair very well with vegetarian dishes such as a spring gratin or roasted mushrooms.

Service and storage

Approachable in its youth, this Marsannay Village "Les Vaudenelles" 2022 reveals its full potential after around three years of cellaring and can be enjoyed until approximately 2032. For optimal storage, it should be kept in a dark place, with humidity of around 70% and a temperature between 12 and 14°C.

Other characteristics

This wine has an alcohol content of 13%.

The elegance and freshness of a Marsannay wine by Domaine Bruno Clair

The estate

Founded in 1979 by Bruno Clair, Domaine Bruno Clair is a benchmark in Burgundy. Located across the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, the estate now spans 27 hectares. Currently run by Bruno Clair, his wife Isabelle, and their children Edouard, Margaux and Arthur, the domaine stands out for its deep respect for terroir and its plant heritage. Rejecting dogma, the family favours a demanding and sustainable approach to viticulture in order to produce wines of remarkable precision.

The vineyard

The "Les Vaudenelles" plot spans 1.27 hectares within the Marsannay appellation. Reaching an altitude of 320 metres on a south-east-facing slope, this terroir benefits from ideal morning sunlight. The vines, planted in 1976, thrive on very fine, well-draining soils composed of clay, gravel and sand, resting on a bedrock of marl and fossil-rich limestone. This unique geology gives the grapes a distinctive mineral expression.

The vintage

2022 offered mild weather conditions, favouring optimal ripening of the berries. Low disease pressure allowed for a respectful approach to viticulture, marking the estate's first year of organic certification. The harvested grapes showed a high skin-to-juice ratio, ensuring a lovely phenolic concentration while preserving great natural freshness.

Winemaking and aging

The making of the Marsannay Village "Les Vaudenelles" 2022 begins with fermentation in wooden vats incorporating 10 to 20% whole clusters, with indigenous yeasts and gentle extraction over ten to fifteen days. The wine is then aged for 18 to 20 months in French oak barrels, around 25% of which are new, to refine its structure while preserving the delicacy of its fruit.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir