Rose
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release, though its structure allows exceptional vintages to age gracefully for up to 10 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
charcuterie boards, grilled salmon, roasted poultry
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Marsannay Rosé from Domaine Bruno Clair holds a legendary status in Burgundy, deeply intertwined with the history of the Clair family. In 1919, Bruno's grandfather, Joseph Clair, created this serious, Pinot Noir-based rosé to help revitalize the village of Marsannay-la-Côte following the devastation of World War I and phylloxera. This innovation eventually led to Marsannay becoming the only village-level appellation in Burgundy authorized to produce rosé. Crafted with the same meticulous care as the estate's grandest reds, this wine is produced using a combination of direct pressing and the saignée method, followed by fermentation and aging in stainless steel and foudres. The result is a gastronomic rosé of exceptional depth, characterized by vibrant wild strawberry, redcurrant, and chalky mineral complexity derived from the region's limestone-rich soils.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1979 by Bruno Clair, grandson of the legendary Joseph Clair of Domaine Clair-Daü, Domaine Bruno Clair is a highly respected estate based at 5 Rue de la Fontaine, 21160 Marsannay-la-Côte, Burgundy, France. Spanning over 20 hectares across prestigious appellations including Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vosne-Romanée, the domaine is celebrated for its meticulous organic vineyard management and minimal-intervention winemaking. Under the guidance of Bruno Clair and winemaker Philippe Brun, the estate employs traditional methods such as hand-harvesting, partial destemming, and aging in fine French oak casks to craft wines of exceptional purity, structure, and terroir expression. The portfolio is particularly renowned for its outstanding Marsannay reds, whites, and rosés, alongside critically acclaimed premier and grand cru bottlings. More information can be found on their official website at http://www.bruno-clair.com.