Francois et Denis Clair, Francoise et Denis Clair Santenay Clos Genet 2024

François et Denis Clair Santenay Clos Genet 2024 is an elegant Burgundy red from the Côte-d’Or, expressing the bright, refined character of Santenay. Made from Pinot Noir, it combines ripe red-fruit flavour with refreshing structure, subtle menthol and a touch of liquorice. The wine comes from Domaine Clair, founded in 1986 by Françoise and Denis Clair and now continued by the next generation.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a vibrant ruby-red colour. Its nose is marked by aromas of ripe red berries and cherries, complemented by fresh menthol notes and a delicate liquorice character. On the palate, the fruit is crisp and lively, supported by fine, pleasant tannins that bring freshness and definition. The 2024 vintage can be enjoyed young for its energetic fruit, while careful cellaring should allow the wine to develop greater softness and complexity over the coming years.

Production
The grapes are carefully sorted and 100% destemmed before being placed in concrete tanks at temperatures below 10°C for approximately one week of cold maceration. As the temperature rises, alcoholic fermentation begins, with colour and fruit extracted through regular pumping over. After around three weeks, the wine is transferred to oak barrels, approximately 15% of which are new, where it matures for 12 months. It is then blended in stainless-steel tanks and bottled after a total of around 18 months, following light filtration.

Food & Serving
This Santenay is a natural match for roast poultry, duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes and classic Burgundian preparations. It also works well with mild, earthy cheeses. Serve slightly cool at around 14–16°C. Decanting is not essential when the wine is young, but a short decant of 20–30 minutes can help open its aromas and soften the tannins.

Producer
Domaine Clair was established in 1986 in Santenay by Françoise and Denis Clair, initially with just five hectares focused mainly on Santenay red wines. 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 and helped advance both vineyard practices and winemaking. Many of the wines mature in oak in the domaine’s old vaulted cellars in Saint-Aubin, reflecting the family’s deep connection to the southern Côte de Beaune.

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