Francois et Denis Clair, Francoise et Denis Clair Santenay Clos de Tavannes 2023

Françoise et Denis Clair’s Santenay Clos de Tavannes 2023 is a refined Burgundy red from one of the Côte-d’Or’s respected village appellations. Made from Pinot Noir and shaped by careful élevage in oak, it combines generous red-fruit character with the mineral structure that gives Santenay wines their distinctive poise. The domaine was founded in 1986 and has grown from a modest five hectares into a 14-hectare family estate.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a vibrant ruby-red colour. On the nose, it offers inviting aromas of ripe red berries and cherries, complemented by subtle spice. The palate is powerful yet fruit-driven, with a mineral character adding definition and depth through the finish. Its balance of fruit, structure and oak makes it enjoyable in its youth, while the concentration and mineral backbone should allow it to develop further over the next several years.

Production
The grapes come from Santenay in Burgundy’s Côte-d’Or, where the terroir lends the wine its characteristic mineral freshness. The Pinot Noir grapes are carefully sorted and 100% destemmed before being placed in concrete tanks below 10°C for approximately one week of cold maceration. Fermentation begins as the temperature rises, with regular pumping-over to extract colour and fruit. After around three weeks, the wine is transferred to barrels—20% of which are new—for 12 months. It is then blended in stainless-steel tanks and bottled after a total of approximately 18 months, following light filtration.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly below room temperature, around 15–17°C. This Santenay pairs beautifully with roast poultry, duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes and Burgundy-inspired preparations such as coq au vin. It can be opened 30–60 minutes before serving; a gentle decant is recommended if enjoying the wine young, particularly alongside a rich meal.

Producer
Domaine Clair was established in 1986 by Françoise and Denis Clair, who settled in Santenay and initially cultivated five hectares, primarily devoted to red wines from the appellation. Through inheritance and carefully chosen acquisitions, the estate expanded to 14 hectares planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their son Jean-Baptiste joined the domaine in 2000, helping to refine both vineyard practices and winemaking. Today, the family’s wines are matured largely in oak barrels in the domaine’s old vaulted cellars in Saint-Aubin, reflecting the estate’s strong connection to the southern Côte-d’Or.

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