Bruno Clair - Corton-Charlemagne 2020

0.3361 hectare - Clay limestone - South-west - 325 m - Planted 1976 - Fermentation in stainless steel vats for 2–3 weeks - 18 months in oak barrels; approx. 20% new barrels

The family history at Domaine Bruno Clair is quite complex, as is often the case in wine estates in Burgundy. Beginning in 1919 and proceeding forward Bruno represents the sixth generation of winegrowers.

From 1986 the estate comprised 17 hectares spread over the villages of Marsannay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Vosne-Romanée and Savigny-Les-Beaune. From 1990 they added parcels in Chambolle-Musigny, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Bonnes-Mares: acquired gradually – it had previously been rented. To date, the estate comprises 27 hectares across 8 villages, and produces 32 different appellations.

Today the whole family is involved: Edouard, their eldest son, Margaux and Arthur. Each of the children now has a specific role.

Pale colour, very classy nose here showing all the different aspects of Corton Charlemagne by which I mean the flesh, the ripe fruit with a banana touch and especially the minerals, accompanied by their lemon scent. This absolutely shows all those features. One of the best of the vintage.