Francois et Denis Clair, Francoise et Denis Clair Santenay Clos Genet 2023

Françoise et Denis Clair Santenay Clos Genet 2023 is an elegant red Burgundy from the Côte-d'Or, combining vibrant red-fruit character with the freshness and structure typical of Santenay. Produced by a family domaine established in 1986, it reflects the Clairs’ long-standing focus on expressive, finely balanced reds from the appellation.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a bright ruby-red colour. Its aromatic profile opens with ripe red fruits, complemented by refreshing menthol notes and a subtle hint of liquorice. On the palate, the fruit is crisp and lively, supported by attractive, fine-grained tannins that bring freshness and definition to the finish. Enjoyable in its youth for its bright fruit and energy, the 2023 should also develop added savoury and earthy complexity over the next 5–8 years when properly stored.

Production
The grapes come from Santenay in the Côte de Beaune, an area renowned for Pinot Noir grown on Burgundy’s limestone- and clay-influenced soils. The fruit is carefully sorted and 100% destemmed before being placed in concrete tanks below 10°C for approximately one week of cold maceration. Once fermentation begins, colour and flavour are extracted through regular pump-overs. After around three weeks, the wine is transferred to oak barrels, 15% 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
This Santenay pairs naturally with roast chicken, duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes, lentils and mild, mature cheeses such as Reblochon or Comté. Serve lightly chilled at around 15–17°C. Decanting is not essential for the 2023, but a short 20–30 minute decant can help open the wine and soften its youthful tannins.

Producer
Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair was founded in 1986 when the couple settled in Santenay with just five hectares of vineyards, primarily dedicated to 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, contributing to improvements in both vineyard management and winemaking. The domaine’s wines are matured in the old vaulted cellars in Saint-Aubin, combining traditional Burgundy character with precise, modern cellar work.

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