Price: $179.99
6+ Price: $154.99 / btl
The 2022 Bruno Clair Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode is a strikingly complete and characterful Pinot Noir, showing both the generous ripeness of the vintage and the textural seriousness that defines this particular premier cru. Harvested from low-yielding, old vines, the wine was vinified with partial whole-cluster fermentation, adding aromatic complexity and refined tannic structure. Élevage took place in French oak barrels (approximately 25% new), where the wine matured slowly and harmoniously. In the glass, it opens with a brooding yet elegant bouquet of dark cherry, wild raspberry, violets, black tea, and iron-rich earth, laced with hints of clove, smoked herbs, and crushed rock. The palate is medium-bodied yet deep, with firm, dusty tannins, energetic acidity, and a long, mineral-tinged finish that echoes with forest floor and savory spice. There’s both weight and lift here—a balance that bodes well for aging.
Domaine Bruno Clair Description
Bruno Clair is one of the most respected names in the Côte de Nuits, producing Burgundy of profound typicity, restraint, and finesse. Based in Marsannay, he founded his eponymous domaine in 1979 with vineyards inherited from the historic Clair-Daü estate—once among the most important properties in Gevrey-Chambertin. Over the decades, Bruno expanded the domaine to include holdings in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious appellations: Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Vosne-Romanée, and Savigny-lès-Beaune, alongside his deep commitment to elevating Marsannay, long seen as a humble source for value reds but increasingly recognized for its terroir-driven quality. The domaine practices lutte raisonnée (sustainable viticulture) and meticulous vineyard work, with a strong preference for low yields and manual harvests. In the cellar, Bruno Clair follows a classic Burgundian approach: native yeast fermentation, gentle extraction, and élevage in French oak barrels, with a restra
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