Bruno Clair 2008 Tasting

We had a chance recently to taste a series of wonderful wines from Bruno Clair's 2008 range. The domaine was founded in 1979 and Bruno is descended from a long line of wine makers stretching back to the start of the 20th century.

We tasted four wines all from Bruno Clair's 2008 vintage.

In summary the best overall characterization of the wines are its wonderful nose backed by good structure, light acidity, and mid length finish. These will certainly improve with time.




1/ Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru.

This was my favourite of the night. A wonderful nose that grabs your attention comprising of lime, mineral, wet earth. This was fruit forward followed by light and long finish. Opened for a few hours prior to serving. Price versus quality: 17/20. Overall 17/20,

2/ Vosne Romanee Les Champs Perdrix. A lovely rose coloured wine with red fruit, cherry, chalky flavours and decent finish. Slight sourness - give this one time.

Price versus quality: 17/20. Overall 16/20 - needs time.

3/ Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny. This is a monopole.Classic upfront fruitiness such as expected from similar wines. Chalk, mineral, earthiness opens up to red fruit. Decent structure with good mid length balanced finish. Price versus quality 17/20. Overall 16/20.

4/ Bonnes Mares Grand Cru. Opened approx. 4 hours before tasting. Again impressive nose - slightly closed and not particularly penetrating but a good finish. Too early to rate this wine yet as needs time.