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Domaine Bruno Clair Marsannay Blanc

 

Wine Information  
Marsannay Blanc, comes from various plots on the Marsannay slope, above les Longeroies, les Étalles, les Vaudenelles and les Roseys.  It is a blend of 80 % chardonnay and 20% pinot blanc. Purposely planted on poor soil, very fine clay, called " rabbit grounds ", the chardonnay gives fruity aromas whereas the pinot blanc brings roundness and meatiness.

Size: 2.26 ha (5.58 ac)
Varieties: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Blanc
Vine Age: 3/4 planted in 1980, 1/4 planted up to 2000
Terroir: Slope above Marsannay, poor soil of fine clay
Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (converting to organic)
Vinification: Pneumatic pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in older oak barrels calledfoudres. Short blending period in tank before bottling.

  • Product Name: Marsannay Blanc
  • Producer: Domaine Bruno Clair
  • Importer: Becky Wasserman Selections
  • Country Region Appellation:
    • France
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    • France
    • Burgundy
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    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Cote de Nuits
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    • Burgundy
    • Cote de Nuits
    • Marsannay
  • Varietal: Chardonnay
  • Agricultural Standards: Organic , Sustainable
  • ALC %: 13