Marsannay rouge „Les Grasses Têtes“ AOC 2023

Wine description for Marsannay rouge „Les Grasses Têtes“ AOC 2023 by Bruno Clair

Character

Marsannay is the northern gateway to the Côte de Nuits – often overlooked, rarely forgotten once you’ve truly listened. Bruno Clair’s „Les Grasses Têtes“ embodies precisely that quiet conviction which defines great Burgundy: no posturing, no excess pressure, but rather the honest language of a well-tended terroir. With 13.5% vol. and dry vinification, this wine reveals substance combined with elegance – Burgundian in the finest sense.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site „Les Grasses Têtes“ lies in Marsannay-la-Côte, the northernmost commune of the Côte de Nuits. The soils are characterised by calcareous marl and clay – a terroir that lends Pinot Noir structure and mineral depth without suppressing the fruit. The vintage 2023 was marked in Burgundy by exceptional warmth, which produced ripe, accessible wines with natural fullness – in the hands of careful hand-harvesting, a vintage with genuine potential.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir in Marsannay is no given, but rather a commitment. Bruno Clair, one of the most renowned estates of the Côte de Nuits, stands for artisanal precision and restrained winemaking: gentle vinification, judicious use of oak, consistent work in the vineyard. The result is wines that let the terroir speak, rather than overworking it – straightforward, clear, of Burgundian elegance.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile companion to refined everyday cuisine. Excellent with Coq au Vin or braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs. Equally harmonious with duck breast with cherries or a classic Bœuf Bourguignon. Paired with aged Comté or Époisses, the wine unfolds in its full regional kinship.