Francois et Denis Clair, Francoise et Denis Clair Saint Aubin Sur le Sentier du Clou 2024

Francois et Denis Clair Saint-Aubin “Sur le Sentier du Clou” 2024 is an elegant Burgundy red that combines bright fruit with the refined structure for which the Côte de Beaune is known. From the Saint-Aubin appellation—better known for its whites, yet capable of producing beautifully poised Pinot Noir—this is a fresh, approachable wine with an appealingly polished finish.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a clear ruby-red colour. Its refined, fruit-driven nose offers inviting aromas of ripe cherry, wild strawberry and blackcurrant, with a subtle sense of Burgundy elegance. On the palate, the same vibrant red and dark fruit character returns, supported by well-balanced tannins and fresh acidity. Harmonious and easy to enjoy in its youth, it finishes with understated elegance. It can be enjoyed now for its youthful fruit, while careful cellaring for approximately five to seven years should allow additional softness and nuance to develop.

Production
The grapes are placed in concrete tanks at temperatures below 10°C for a cold maceration of around one week, helping preserve freshness and enhance the wine’s natural fruit character. Colour and flavour are gently extracted through remontage and light pigeage during a total cuvaison of approximately three weeks. The wine is then matured for 12 months in 100% oak barrels, 15% of which are new, before being blended in a stainless-steel tank. It is lightly filtered and bottled after approximately 18 months in total.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly cool, at around 14–16°C. Its bright fruit and balanced tannins make it a natural match for roast chicken, duck, pork tenderloin, veal, mushroom dishes and classic Burgundian fare such as coq au vin. Decanting is not essential, but a short 20–30 minute decant can help the wine open up, particularly when served in its youth.

Producer
François et Denis Clair is a Burgundy producer associated with the Côte de Beaune, where careful vineyard work and restrained élevage are used to express the character of each appellation. The domaine’s wines are valued for their balance, purity of fruit and polished, food-friendly style—qualities clearly reflected in this Saint-Aubin Pinot Noir.

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