COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Bruno Clair
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Marsannay 'Les Longeroies' 2021 from Domaine Bruno Clair is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy. The 'Les Longeroies' climat is a significant vineyard site known for producing wines of exceptional elegance and longevity. The vines cultivated here are among the oldest on the Domaine Bruno Clair property, with planting dates stretching back to the 1920s. This contributes to the wine's complexity and aging potential. Domaine Bruno Clair, a historic family estate, is dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of each parcel through precise viticulture and winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€64
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines in Les Longeroies are up to 100 years old.
Fact 02
The climat 'Les Longeroies' has diverse soil types, including limestone and marls.
Fact 03
This wine is often mistaken for a Premier Cru from Burgundy.
Fact 04
Domaine Bruno Clair is a family estate with a history dating back to the 19th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Marsannay 'Les Longeroies' begins with a manual harvest and selective sorting. Fermentation takes place over 10-15 days in wooden and stainless steel vats, with 30% whole bunches used in the 2021 vintage. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an 18-month aging period in French oak barrels, with about 25% new oak. The Domaine Bruno Clair estate practices sustainable viticulture, utilizing natural compost and avoiding chemical fertilizers, with a focus on preserving the health and natural resistance of their old vines.
