Francois et Denis Clair, Francoise et Denis Clair Santenay Clos de Tavannes 2024

Francoise et Denis Clair Santenay Clos de Tavannes 2024 is a powerful, fruit-driven Burgundy red from one of Santenay’s distinguished vineyard sites. Produced by a family domaine established in 1986, it combines ripe red-fruit character with the mineral tension and savory spice that give Côte de Beaune wines their distinctive appeal.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a deep ruby colour, with an inviting nose of ripe red berries, cherries and gentle spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, marked by concentrated fruit and a firm mineral streak. The finish becomes tighter and more structured, leaving a refreshing impression of spice and stony minerality. Its balance of fruit, structure and acidity should allow it to develop added complexity with bottle age. It can be enjoyed in its youthful, expressive phase or cellared for several years as the fruit evolves toward more savoury and earthy nuances.

Production
The fruit comes from Santenay in the Côte-d’Or, where limestone-rich Burgundy soils contribute freshness and mineral definition. The grapes are carefully sorted and 100% destemmed before being placed in concrete tanks at below 10°C for approximately one week of cold maceration. Once fermentation begins, colour and flavour are extracted through regular pumping over. After around three weeks, the wine is transferred to oak barrels, 20% of which are new, for 12 months. It is then blended in stainless-steel tanks and bottled after approximately 18 months following light filtration.

Food & Serving
Serve at 15–17°C after allowing the wine to come gently toward serving temperature. A short decant of around 30–45 minutes can help open the youthful fruit and spice, although it may also be enjoyed directly from the bottle. Its structure and mineral freshness make it an excellent partner for roast poultry, duck, grilled pork, mushroom dishes, beef bourguignon and moderately mature soft cheeses.

Producer
Domaine Clair was founded in 1986 when Françoise and Denis Clair established themselves in Santenay with just five hectares, initially concentrating on the appellation’s red wines. Through inheritance and carefully chosen acquisitions, the domaine has grown to 14 hectares planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their son Jean-Baptiste joined in 2000 and helped refine both vineyard practices and winemaking. Today, the domaine’s wines are largely matured in barrels housed in the old vaulted cellars in Saint-Aubin, reflecting a traditional yet precise approach to Burgundy production.

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