Francois et Denis Clair, Francoise et Denis Clair Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2023

Françoise et Denis Clair Hautes-Côtes de Beaune 2023 is a fresh, elegant Burgundy red from a family domaine founded in Santenay in 1986. Made in a refined, fruit-focused style, it combines the bright character of the Hautes-Côtes with a rounded palate and silky tannins—an approachable expression of Côte-d’Or craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes
The wine presents a bright ruby-red colour. Its nose is marked by inviting aromas of fresh red fruit, with a lively, youthful character. On the palate, it is round and supple, supported by a silky tannin structure and a refreshing finish that keeps the wine balanced and easy to enjoy. The 2023 vintage is designed to be enjoyed for its freshness and fruit purity, while its careful maturation in oak adds polish and depth. It should drink beautifully over the next three to five years, with the potential to develop additional savoury and earthy nuances with short-term cellaring.

Production
The grapes are sourced from the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune in Burgundy, an elevated area known for producing fresh and expressive wines. They are carefully sorted and 100% destemmed before being placed in concrete tanks below 10°C for a cold maceration of approximately one week. As the temperature rises, alcoholic fermentation begins, with colour and fruit extracted through regular pumping over. The wine is then aged for 12 months in barrels, around 15% of which are new, before being blended in stainless-steel tanks and bottled after a total of approximately 18 months, following light filtration.

Food & Serving
A versatile red for dishes such as roast chicken, duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, pâté or charcuterie. Serve lightly chilled at around 14–16°C to highlight its fresh fruit and silky texture. Decanting is not essential, but a brief 20–30 minute decant can help open the wine when served young.

Producer
Domaine Clair was founded in 1986 by Françoise and Denis Clair in Santenay, in Burgundy’s Côte-d’Or region. The domaine began with just five hectares, primarily devoted to Santenay red wines, and has since grown to 14 hectares through inheritance and acquisitions, with both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay planted. Their son Jean-Baptiste joined the estate in 2000, bringing further improvements to vineyard management and winemaking. Most of the wines mature in the domaine’s old vaulted cellars in Saint-Aubin, reflecting the family’s commitment to traditional Burgundian élevage and precise, terroir-driven wines.

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