Domaine Bruno Clair - Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru 'La Dominode' Red 2023

Grape

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

Savigny-lès-Beaune doesn't always get Burgundy's spotlight, but 'La Dominode' has long been an exception, and the 2023 Domaine Bruno Clair Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru 'La Dominode' shows why an expressive, structured Pinot Noir with a dense core of plummy, dark berry fruit accented by violets, rose petal, and liquorice spice.

The nose is cool, pure, and airy, built on ripe plum, dark cherry, and black fruits, layered with spice, violet, and a distinct stony, mineral tang. On the palate the wine is medium-weight, plump, velvety, and caressing, balancing concentrated fruit with vibrant freshness. Firm, serious tannins and an underlying minerality drawn from the iron-rich clay and limestone soils of the old-vine parcel, some planted in 1902 give the finish real power, length, and youthful structure.

More About The Winery

Domaine Bruno Clair is one of Burgundy’s most respected domaines, with over 23 hectares of vineyards spread across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. The estate produces exceptional Pinot Noir, alongside select parcels of Chardonnay and Aligoté, from regional Bourgogne to prestigious Premier and Grand Cru sites. Its most celebrated holdings include Bonnes-Mares, Corton-Charlemagne, and Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze.

The domaine’s history traces back to Joseph Clair, founder of the famed Domaine Clair-Daü in 1919. After its dissolution in 1985, Bruno Clair reassembled key parcels from his family’s vineyards in 1986, gradually expanding to include iconic terroirs such as Clos St-Jacques, Vosne-Romanée, and Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle.

Committed to authenticity, Bruno Clair practices sustainable viticulture, using only natural compost and avoiding chemical fertilizers. Vineyard selection focuses on old vines with natural disease resistance, ensuring both quality and longevity.

Today, Domaine Bruno Clair is renowned for wines that embody precision, elegance, and terroir expression, making it a benchmark estate for Burgundy enthusiasts worldwide