Bruno Clair
Domaine Bruno Clair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2018
RegionCôte de Nuits
AppellationBonnes‑Mares Grand Cru
CountryFrance
ColourRed
Alcohol13.5%
Bottle750 ml
Drink window2028–2047
A commanding expression of Bonnes‑Mares Grand Cru from Bruno Clair’s 2018 vintage offering an intense garnet hue, layering dense black cherry and sloe fruit with undercurrents of boysenberry and violet, finishing with disciplined power and remarkable length. This refined wine reveals both depth and purity in its structure.
Tasting
- Aroma
- black cherries, boysenberry, violet
- Palate
- sappy black fruit, powdery texture
- Finish
- sapid, finely etched finish
Pairs with
- roast duck
- game birds
- wild mushroom dishes
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- Mostly de-stemmed (up to 20% whole-cluster in good harvest), indigenous yeast fermentation, pump-overs, occasional punch-downs. Aged for 18 months in barrel (0-50% new oak). Short blending in tank before bottling.
- Aging
- Aged for 18 months in barrel (0-50% new oak).