Source des Roches
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can develop beautifully for over a decade.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with tarragon, and aged goat cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.