Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled pork chops
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine Bruno Clair's regional and village red wines represent a masterclass in the resurrection of Marsannay and the northern Côte de Nuits. Historically, Marsannay was overlooked or primarily associated with rosé, but the Clair family—starting with Bruno's grandfather, Joseph Clair of the legendary Domaine Clair-Daü—championed the serious potential of its Pinot Noir. This red cuvée is crafted from sustainably farmed vineyards rooted in classic clay-limestone soils. Winemaker Philippe Brun employs traditional Burgundian techniques, including hand-harvesting, partial destemming depending on the vintage, and gentle extraction. The wine is aged in French oak casks (with a very low percentage of new oak) to preserve its vibrant, crunchy red berry profile, subtle earthy minerality, and elegant structure, reflecting a proud family legacy of minimal-intervention winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Domaine Bruno Clair was founded in 1979 by Bruno Clair, carrying forward the illustrious winemaking legacy of his grandfather, Joseph Clair, who established the famed Domaine Clair-Daü in 1919. Headquartered in Marsannay-la-Côte at the northern tip of the Côte de Nuits, the estate expanded significantly in the 1980s through the reintegration of prime family holdings across prestigious Burgundy appellations. Practicing meticulous, sustainable viticulture with organic principles and thoughtful cellar practices, the domaine prioritizes purity, precision, and terroir transparency across red, white, and rosé bottlings. Domaine Bruno Clair is celebrated worldwide for its elegant, age-worthy Pinot Noir—most notably its benchmark Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru and single-vineyard Marsannay expressions—alongside nuanced, mineral-driven Chardonnays and Aligoté.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%