Domaine Bruno Clair : Morey-Saint-Denis Village "En la Rue de Vergy" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Morey-Saint-Denis Village "En la Rue de Vergy" 2023 from Domaine Bruno Clair

Tasting Notes

Appearance
The colour reveals a beautiful golden-yellow hue.

Nose
The nose opens on aromas of white fruits, reminiscent of apple and pear, underscored by subtle notes of citrus and flowers. It is also marked by a very pronounced mineral streak, evoking dry stone and chalk.

Palate
On the palate, the wine offers lovely vivacity and a saline tension. The texture is crisp, showing a precise balance between richness and freshness, extending into a long finish with slightly iodised accents.

Food and Wine Pairing

This white wine pairs perfectly with seafood such as oysters or scallops, as well as with delicate white fish, whether grilled, lightly creamed, or prepared raw as tartare or ceviche.

Serving and Cellaring

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this Morey-Saint-Denis Village "En la Rue de Vergy" 2023 at a temperature between 11 and 13 °C. This wine can be cellared and enjoyed until approximately 2033.

The Tension and Minerality of a White Wine from Morey-Saint-Denis

The Estate

Founded in 1979 by Bruno Clair, Domaine Bruno Clair is located in Marsannay-la-Côte, the true northern gateway to Burgundy, France. Heir to a long family tradition dating back to the 19th century, the estate today spans 27 hectares across the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. Currently run by Bruno Clair, supported by his children Edouard, Margaux and Arthur, the estate stands out for its environmentally respectful viticultural approach, without official certification, and for its complete control over production, with no négociant activity whatsoever.

The Vineyard

This Morey-Saint-Denis comes from the "En la Rue de Vergy" climat, a high-altitude plot reaching 320 metres with a south-east exposure, located just above Clos de Tart. The vines, planted in 1996, grow in extremely poor soil composed of Prémeaux limestone and white oolite. The vineyard is farmed according to a sustainable approach, favouring organic fertilisation, cover crop sowing, and the complete absence of chemical weeding, in order to preserve the vitality of this bedrock terroir.

Winemaking and Ageing

The winemaking of the Morey-Saint-Denis Village "En la Rue de Vergy" 2023 begins with a two- to three-week fermentation in stainless steel tanks, carried out without any initial addition of sulphur. The wine is then aged on its lees for 18 months in oak barrels, around 15% of which are new. To preserve the wine's natural tension and mineral purity, no bâtonnage is carried out during this period.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay