Francois et Denis Clair, Francoise et Denis Clair Saint Aubin Sur le Sentier du Clou 2023

François et Denis Clair’s 2023 Saint-Aubin “Sur le Sentier du Clou” is an elegant red Burgundy that combines bright berry fruit with a finely balanced tannin structure. Made from Pinot Noir and matured with a restrained proportion of new oak, it offers a polished, approachable style while reflecting the character of Saint-Aubin, an appellation traditionally better known for its white wines.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a clear ruby-red colour. Its refined, fruit-driven nose opens with aromas of ripe cherry, wild strawberry and blackcurrant, complemented by subtle nuances from its oak maturation. On the palate, the same expressive red and dark fruit flavours are supported by well-integrated tannins and balanced freshness. The finish is elegant and harmonious, making the wine enjoyable in its youth while offering the structure to develop additional savoury and earthy complexity over the next few years.

Production
The grapes are placed in concrete tanks at temperatures below 10°C for approximately one week of cold maceration, helping to preserve freshness and encourage a vivid expression of fruit. Colour and flavour are extracted through regular remontage and gentle pigeage. After roughly three weeks, the wine is transferred to oak barrels, 15% of which are new, where it matures for 12 months. The cuvée is then assembled in stainless steel before a light filtration and bottling, approximately 18 months after harvest.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly cool, around 14–16°C, to highlight the wine’s freshness and delicate fruit profile. It pairs well with roast chicken, duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes, charcuterie and soft, moderately mature cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but a short 20–30 minute aeration can help open the aromas, particularly when serving the wine in its youth.

Producer
François et Denis Clair is a Burgundian domaine associated with the Côte de Beaune and the village of Santenay. The estate produces wines that aim to combine the region’s traditional sense of place with clear fruit expression and a measured use of oak. This Saint-Aubin red demonstrates the domaine’s ability to craft a graceful, accessible Pinot Noir from an appellation especially celebrated for its white wines.

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