Bruno Clair

Savigny Lès Beaune, La Dominode, 1er Cru, 2023

Name: Savigny Lès Beaune, La Dominode, 1er Cru
Brand: Bruno Clair
Price: 360 GBP

92-94/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

89-91/100

Vinous

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2023
6x75cl
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£360.00

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Another wine in the Clair cellar that smells absolutely wonderful from barrel, with a stony tang to the dark fruits that carries through to the palate, where a sense of mineral complexity dances with the briary dark fruits. The wave of structure that controls the finish brings with it haunting mineral-inflected fruit persistence. While there are more tannins that in some other wines so far, the texture of them is gorgeous, refined and caressing. Once again, a gem hiding in plain sight. Arthur and Edouard have been adapting their approach to this cuvee over the last couple of vintages, by lowering the whole bunch percentages and extracting more gently. A legendary Savigny parcel of extremely old vines many of which were planted back in 1902.

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Critic Reviews

92-94/100

William Kelley,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Aromas of raspberries, violets, rose petals and spices introduce the 2023 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode, a medium to full-bodied, supple and succulent wine that's deep, seamless and suave, with ripe tannins, lively acids and a long, expansive finish. It's worth a special effort to seek out.

date of review 01/2025

89-91/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2023 Savigny-lès-Beaune La Dominode 1er Cru has quite a bit of reduction on the nose in this tasting. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a crisp line of acidity, though the finish is a little linear and lacks a bit of grip and complexity.

drinking window 2026 - 2038

date of review 01/2025

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