Precise, juicy fruit paired with dark spice, cool graphite and fine herbal astringency.
Palate
Lean yet profound on the palate, structured by silky tannins and a lingering, salty-mineral drive.
Character
A transparent, unadorned Burgundy classic full of poise, presented without artificial make-up and gaining complexity with age.
Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with braised venison ragout, roasted breast of pigeon or fine fillet of beef with truffle jus.
Notes
A timeless crown jewel of the estate, sourced in part from ancient vines planted in 1912, which yield extremely low quantities and extraordinary depth.
Tasting note
Character
An aristocratic Burgundy of noble intensity and remarkable depth. This Pinot Noir is light-years away from superficial fruit displays: svelte in stature, supported by silky tannins and laced with a taut, saline minerality, it exhibits a cool elegance even in its youth. Its monumental structure unfolds only slowly, rendering it a sublime single-vineyard wine that rewards decades of cellar ageing with grandiose complexity.
Terroir & Origin
The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is indisputably considered the crown jewel of the Côte de Nuits. Domaine Bruno Clair, rooted in the historic heritage of the legendary house of Clair-Daü, owns parcels here with exceptional vine stock, some dating back to 1912. On the limestone-marl soils of Gevrey-Chambertin, these ancient vines yield only minuscule quantities, yet they bring the very essence of this world-renowned Grand Cru terroir into the glass with inimitable fidelity of origin.
Grape Variety & Vinification
This single-varietal Pinot Noir stems from the gentle cellar philosophy of the Clair family, led by Bruno, Edouard and Arthur Clair. Restraint is the golden rule in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation is the standard, complemented by a whole-bunch proportion of 20 to 50 per cent. Following measured extraction, the wine matures for 18 to 20 months in barriques with a moderate proportion of new oak (20 to 50 per cent). Thanks to this extended period in wood, the Grand Cru clarifies naturally over time without cosmetic intervention, before being bottled in a puristic and completely unvarnished state.
Food Pairings
With its delicate savoury bitterness and firm tannic structure, this wine shines at the table. It pairs exceptionally well with braised pheasant breast, seared venison saddle served pink with cep mushrooms, as well as classic dishes like Bœuf Bourguignon or mature Époisses.
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