Domaine Bruno Clair : Vosne-Romanée Village "Les Champs Perdrix" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Vosne-Romanée Village "Les Champs Perdrix" 2023 from Domaine Bruno Clair

Tasting Notes

Appearance
The colour reveals a bright ruby red hue, with a beautiful clarity typical of its grape variety.

Nose
The nose opens with intense aromas of well-ripened red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry. It then develops delicate spicy notes reminiscent of pepper and clove, underscored by subtle woody touches.

Palate
Precise and elegant, the palate offers a texture of great finesse supported by silky tannins. A lovely acidity brings freshness to the whole, extending into a long, spice-tinged finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This gastronomic red wine pairs wonderfully with flavourful meats such as roast poultry, or veal and pork dishes served with reduced pan juices. It will also enhance dishes featuring mushrooms, root vegetables or mild spices.

Serving and Cellaring

To fully appreciate this Vosne-Romanée Village "Les Champs Perdrix" 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C, taking care to decant it while young. Built for cellaring, it can be kept and enjoyed until around 2039.

Other Characteristics

This dry red wine from France has an alcohol content ranging between 13 and 13.5%.

The Finesse and Depth of a Vosne-Romanée Red Wine

The Estate

Officially founded in 1979 by Bruno Clair, Domaine Bruno Clair carries on the legacy of the renowned Clair-Daü family estate. Located in Marsannay-la-Côte, in Burgundy, the estate is still run today by Bruno Clair. The vineyard spans nearly 27 hectares across eight villages and 32 prestigious appellations. Known for its meticulous approach, the estate favours massale selection, has abandoned chemical herbicides in favour of soil cultivation and cover crops, and practises careful vine pruning, resulting in wines of remarkable precision.

The Vineyard

This Vosne-Romanée comes from the "Les Champs Perdrix" climat, a 0.84-hectare plot planted in 1948. Rising to 320 metres in altitude, this terroir is among the highest in the appellation, directly overlooking the illustrious grands crus La Tâche and La Grande Rue. Facing east and south-east, these old vines thrive on shallow clay-limestone soils resting on a bedrock of hard Comblanchien limestone, giving the wine its tension and elegance.

Winemaking and Ageing

The creation of the Vosne-Romanée Village "Les Champs Perdrix" 2023 begins with a slow, low-temperature fermentation initiated by indigenous yeasts. The winemaking process includes 20 to 30% whole clusters, followed by a 10- to 15-day maceration in wooden vats. Ageing then continues for 18 to 20 months in French oak barrels, around 30% of which are new, refining the structure while preserving the brightness of the fruit.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.