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Domaine Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Rouge 2022
Vendor code : 1654
Today, Domaine Bruno Clair cultivates some of the finest vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. The scale of their holdings is impressive: they include Bonnes Mares, Clos de Bèze, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint Jacques and Petite Chapelle, Morey-Saint-Denis ‘En la rue de Vergy’, Corton-Charlemagne, among many others. This is a landmark Burgundy domaine.
Domaine Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis Rouge En la Rue de Vergy 2022 comes from a 0.5416-hectare plot planted in 1980, set at 320m altitude on limestone soils with a subsoil of Premeaux limestone and white oolites. Facing south-east, the Pinot Noir benefits from 10–20% whole bunch fermentation and 10–15 days maceration in wooden vats. The wine matures for 18–20 months in oak barrels, about 30% new. This Morey-Saint-Denis shows a ruby red colour with notes of cassis, sweet cherries and vine smoke, complemented by hints of peony and spice. It’s a powerful, complex wine that highlights the terroir of En la Rue de Vergy.
Situated in Marsannay-la-Côte, Domaine Bruno Clair is a respected Burgundy estate cherished by collectors, professionals, and newcomers to wine alike. Now guided by the family’s seventh generation, the domaine began with vineyards in Marsannay, Fixin, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Over time, it expanded to include notable sites from Domaine Clair-Daü, the original estate of Joseph and Bernard Clair. These additions brought prized vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée, as well as grand crus like Bonnes-Mares, Clos de Bèze, and Corton-Charlemagne (leased since 1993), plus the celebrated premier cru Clos Saint Jacques. Though these parcels were incorporated into Domaine Bruno Clair in 1986, the family had secured them back in the 1950s. In 2010, Bruno’s eldest son, Edouard, joined the domaine, with his siblings Arthur and Margaux coming on board eight years later. Edouard mainly oversees vineyard and winemaking operations, Arthur manages the cellar and also contributes to vinification, while Margaux handles logistics and is actively involved in vineyard tasks. The wines from this modest, family-run estate are praised for their vibrant fruit, freshness, impressive length, and excellent aging capacity. About Morey-Saint-Denis Rouge En la Rue de Vergy 2022: This cuvée reveals the refined side of Morey-Saint-Denis, with lively red berry aromas, subtle spice, and a mineral-driven finish. The 2022 vintage underscores the site’s elegance and the domaine’s skill in bringing out its pure, expressive character.
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Wine Advocate
The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy has turned out very well indeed, mingling notes of cassis, sweet cherries and vine smoke with hints of peony and spice in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, lively and unusually concentrated, with excellent depth and cut, it's worth seeking out.