Domaine Bruno Clair Les Grasses Têtes – Marsannay – Red – 2022
114,58 $
Bruno Clair’s Marsannay ‘Les Grasses Têtes’ is a powerful, structured Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits. Expect dark fruit, savory spice, and powdery tannins. A highly age-worthy wine, often cited for its Gevrey-Chambertin-like depth.
Domaine Bruno Clair Les Grasses Têtes – Marsannay – Red – 2022:
Domaine Bruno Clair: The Power of Marsannay’s ‘Fat Heads’
The Marsannay ‘Les Grasses Têtes’ from Domaine Bruno Clair is arguably the most structured and profound of the estate’s Marsannay reds. Its quirky name, meaning ‘Fat Heads,’ refers to the large limestone boulders found in its clay-rich, iron-laced soil-a composition that translates directly into a muscular, age-worthy Pinot Noir that often punches above its weight class.
Tasting Notes & Structure
- Color: Deep, vibrant ruby-purple.
- Nose: Powerful and complex, featuring a core of dark, fleshy red fruits (black cherry, raspberry), framed by savory spice and a hint of earthy minerality.
- Palate: Full-bodied and athletic. This is a structured wine with significant depth, offering energetic fruit concentration and finely-grained, powdery tannins that demand cellaring. Critics often compare its density and aging potential to a top Gevrey-Chambertin Village.
Pairing & Service
This is a serious wine for serious dining. Decant for 30-60 minutes before serving at 61°F-64°F (16°C-18°C).
- Pairings: Roasted Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce, Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil, Beef Tenderloin, or aged, hard cheeses.
Marsannay 2022
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| Domain | Domaine Bruno Clair |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Format | 750 ml |
| Packing | 12 |
