Source des Roches
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can develop beautifully for over a decade.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with tarragon, and aged goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the northernmost reaches of the Côte de Nuits, the Marsannay Blanc 'Source des Roches' from Domaine Bruno Clair is a masterclass in limestone-driven purity. The name 'Source des Roches' (literally 'Source of the Rocks') pays homage to the exceptionally stony, fractured limestone soils of the parcel, which force the vine roots deep into the bedrock in search of nutrients. Historically, Marsannay was famed for its rosé and red wines, but pioneers like the Clair family recognized the immense, untapped potential of its white wines. Crafted with minimal intervention, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented using native yeasts before aging in French oak barrels. This traditional approach coaxes out a brilliant tension, marrying the natural richness of the fruit with a piercing, saline minerality that reflects the rugged terroir of its origin.
🍾 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
Chardonnay