Domaine Bruno Clair – Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2019 – Burgundy France

 Domaine Bruno Clair Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2019 is a powerful and age-worthy Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards. Sourced from old vines planted in limestone-rich soils between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, it combines depth, structure, and remarkable complexity with the finesse that defines great Burgundy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Region: Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2019
• Vineyard: Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
• Vineyard Size: 1.6413 hectares
• Planting Years: 1946, 1962, 1978, and 1980
• Exposure: Southeast-facing
• Altitude: 280 meters
• Soil: Clay-limestone soils
• Subsoil: Limestone with entroques and Ostrea acuminata marls
• Fermentation: 30–50% whole clusters; 10–15 days maceration in wooden vats
• Aging: 18–20 months in French oak barrels (approximately 45% new oak)
• Style: Powerful, structured Grand Cru red Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Blackberry, black cherry, dark plum
• Savory: Spice, forest floor, earth, subtle oak notes
• Structure: Powerful concentration, firm tannins, remarkable length

Bonnes-Mares is celebrated for producing some of Burgundy’s most powerful and long-lived Pinot Noirs. Bruno Clair’s old-vine parcels deliver a wine of impressive depth and intensity, balanced by freshness and precision. Whole-cluster fermentation and extended barrel aging contribute additional layers of complexity while preserving the vineyard’s distinctive terroir expression.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Grand Cru fruit from one of Burgundy’s most celebrated vineyards
• Old vines dating back to 1946 contribute depth and concentration
• Combines power, complexity, and exceptional aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast venison
• Beef Wellington
• Duck with black truffle sauce
• Aged Comté and alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Grand Cru Burgundy
✓ Lovers of powerful, structured Pinot Noir
✓ Drinkers seeking wines built for long-term cellaring
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, early-drinking reds