Francois et Denis Clair, Francoise et Denis Clair Santenay Beaurepaire 2022 White

François et Denis Clair Santenay Beaurepaire Blanc 2022 is a refined white Burgundy from one of Santenay’s distinguished vineyards. Combining fragrant white-fruit aromas with a full, rounded palate and a long, harmonious finish, it offers a generous expression of the Côte-d’Or and is already approachable in its youth.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a bright, pale-golden appearance. Its aroma is elegant and inviting, with refined notes of white fruit and a subtle sense of oak-derived complexity. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rounded, with a balanced structure and a smooth texture. A persistent finish gives the wine impressive length while retaining its youthful freshness. This is a polished and approachable wine that can be enjoyed now, particularly after a little time in the glass. Its structure and élevage should also allow it to develop added roundness and complexity over the next few years when stored in suitable cellar conditions.

Production
The wine comes from Santenay in Burgundy’s Côte-d’Or, where Chardonnay thrives in the region’s classic limestone-rich terroir. The grapes are gently pressed using a pneumatic press, and the juice is lightly settled before being transferred to oak barrels. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place naturally in barrel. The wine is aged exclusively in oak for 11 months, with approximately 20% new barrels, before being blended in stainless-steel tanks and bottled after a total of 15 months.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C to allow its texture and aromatics to emerge. It pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted fish, shellfish, poultry in a creamy sauce, and dishes featuring mushrooms or mild cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but opening the bottle 20–30 minutes before serving or swirling it in the glass will help reveal its full aromatic profile.

Producer
Domaine Clair was founded in Santenay in 1986 by Françoise and Denis Clair, initially with just five hectares focused mainly on red wines from the appellation. Through inheritance and carefully chosen acquisitions, the estate has grown to 14 hectares planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their son Jean-Baptiste joined the domaine in 2000, further refining both vineyard management and winemaking. Today, the estate’s wines are matured in the domaine’s old vaulted cellars in Saint-Aubin, reflecting a commitment to traditional Burgundy craftsmanship and precise élevage.

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