Bruno Clair - Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 2019

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0.675 hectare - Clay limestone - East/South-East - Planted: 1972, 1987 - 30–50% whole bunches; 10–15 days maceration in wooden vats - 18–20 months in oak barrels; approx. 30% 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.

Fonteny is the northern continuation of Mazis, and Clair’s 0.68ha monopole is the Clos du Fonteny at the top of the slope, in thin white marl soils over the limestone. 40% whole clusters are used in the fermentation and the wine ages in 30% new casks for 18 months. The result shows a perfumed red cherry fruit aroma, with bright floral notes, firm tannins and a crisp but tightly wound texture on the palate.

 

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Price: $250.00

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Producer	Bruno Clair
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Gevrey Chambertin
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2019
Sku	14776
Size	750ml