Domaine Bruno Clair Marsannay Rouge Les Vaudenelles
Wine Information
Domaine Bruno Clair is the owner of approximately 11 hectares - 27.18 acres, on the Marsannay commune.
The soils of Marsannay are unfortunately little known worldwide and the wines too often underestimated. Because the commune does not have the prestige of its famous neighbours in the south, the wines of Marsannay are often drunk too young. Our soils give rather tannic and well-structured red wines. Waiting for 3 to 8 years according to the vintage often proves essential to maximize the qualitative potential of the wine and your pleasure.
The soil of les Vaudenelles, 1,58 ha - 3.90 acres, is located at the top of the slope; the soil is poor because of the levelling bedrock. It produces a Marsannay that is fine and elegant. Its color is slightly lighter than that of its peers. The wine always has good aromas, is supple and easy to drink. Marsannay-Vaudenelles wines need 3 to 5 years of cellaring to reach their peak.
Size: 1.28 ha (3.16 ac)
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vine Age: Planted from 1969 to 1976
Terroir: Top of Marsannay slope, poor soil (bedrock leveled)
Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (converting to organic)
Vinification: Up to 20% whole-cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation. Mostly pump-overs, some punch-downs. Aged for 18 months in barrel (0-50% new oak) and/or foudres. Short blending period in tank before bottling.
- Product Name: Marsannay Rouge Les Vaudenelles
- Producer: Domaine Bruno Clair
- Importer: Becky Wasserman Selections
- Country Region Appellation:
- France
- France
- Burgundy
- France
- Burgundy
- Cote de Nuits
- France
- Burgundy
- Cote de Nuits
- Marsannay
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Agricultural Standards: Organic , Sustainable
- ALC %: 13.5