Domaine Bruno Clair, Marsannay

Domaine Bruno Clair champions the Côte de Nuits white, sourcing fruit from high clay-limestone parcels across the Marsannay slope. While red grapes dominate the northern Côte, Marsannay holds a long history of fine white production, which Bruno Clair helped restore to prominence.

Cellar master Philippe Brun ferments the Chardonnay using indigenous yeasts, often adding a parcel of Pinot Blanc for balance. The wine matures for up to eighteen months in older oak barrels and large foudres, avoiding heavy new oak to protect site expression and natural energy.

The nose reveals white peach, citrus peel, white flowers, and crushed stone. On the palate, expect crisp orchard fruit, fresh almond, and a firm, chalky line, finishing clean and savoury. It delivers genuine Côte de Beaune structure at exceptional value for the north.