Today Domaine Bruno Clair has 23 hectares of vineyards, making a total of 22 different wines.
According to the Domaine's website, Les Roseys, les Boivins, les Étalles and some small plots are vinified together to produce the domaine's red Marsannay.
The bottle was popped and poured straight from the cellar, thus this wine was a bit too cold wine was a bit cold in the beginning.
With litttle air I got a very nice, typical Pinot nose. Even I would've probably been able to gues that this was a Pinot just from the nose. You get florals and the typical ripeness of the red fruit that you will often find in the 2009s, but not too ripe. The mouthfeel is fresh and light. I get strawberries, flaroals and some steeliness. Crisp.
With some air, and the temprature rising, the fruit turns more dark. I get more plum, but there is also some cranberries and forrest floor components. Good tannins on the back end, but well integrated. The finnish is a bit short. One of the best things about this wine is the acidity. It is mouthwatering and keeping this wine in good balance. 89+ points
When i read my own notes, I kindof don't understand why I didn't score this more than 89 points. But even though I pick up different flavours and there is a good acidity to this wine, there is just something lacking. Don't get me wrong, this is a very pleasent and delicious wine, but it is a bit basic. It isn't overly complex and the finnish is a bit short.
That said, given the price of this wine, and that it is a Bourgogne, this is a great value. I think you can give it can have the potential to develop for 3 more years, but it's not a crime drinking this right now.
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