Complex red and dark berry fruit, underpinned by fine spice, cool minerality and noble oak nuances.
Palate
Leanly structured yet enormously deep, with clear, juicy fruit, subtle astringency, silky tannins and a taut, saline backbone.
Character
Noble, extremely elegant classic Burgundy with profound substance, long mineral finish and a quiet yet deeply resonant presence.
Pairing
Pink-roasted pigeon breast, refined fillet of venison with juniper berries, or braised Bresse chicken with morels.
Notes
A crown jewel of the estate, crafted from historic vineyard parcels (some dating back to 1912) with exceptional ageing potential for decades to come.
Tasting note
Character
An aristocratic, timeless Pinot Noir of noble intensity and remarkable depth. The masterful flagship of the domaine presents itself without any make-up or ostentatious effect-seeking: Slenderly built, yet of immense inner density, it reveals clear, juicy fruit, fine savoury bitterness and a firm, saline drive. The texture captivates with a silky tannic framework and a long, mineral finish. A Pinot Noir of great transparency and patience, which will develop into consummate complexity over decades in the cellar.
Terroir & Origin
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is considered the historical crown jewel of the Côte de Nuits in the heart of Burgundy. In this legendary Grand Cru site, some of Bruno Clair’s vines have been rooted since 1912. These Methuselah-like vines yield only tiny quantities, yet they transport the unadulterated essence of the terroir into the glass: wines of pure provenance that continue to tell the great story of the Clair-Daü heritage.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100% Pinot Noir, shaped in the cellar by a philosophy of measured restraint. Wild fermentation is standard; approximately 20 to 50 per cent whole bunches are used in the vat to lend the wine freshness and structure. After gentle extraction, the wine rests for 18 to 20 months in barriques, with a moderate proportion of new oak between 20 and 50 per cent. Time in the cellar takes care of clarification, allowing an unvarnished, straightforward Burgundy to be bottled.
Food Pairings
Such a subtle Grand Cru shines at the table, particularly alongside classic, refined meat dishes. It pairs magnificently with pink-roasted duck breast, braised pheasant or tender saddle of venison with cranberry sauce. This structured red wine also displays its true class with fine veal cutlet or aged Comté.
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