2017 Bruno Clair Marsannay Blanc 'Les Longeroies'

Few young Burgundy estates have as storied a history as Domaine Bruno Clair. Initially founded in 1979, the winery really took shape in the mid-eighties when Bruno took majority control of his family’s incredible vineyard holdings, following the dissolution of the legendary Domaine Clair-Dau. With the purchase of additional climats, and the end of long-term leases on some prime sites, he’s nearly restored the size and grandeur of the original domaine. Today, Bruno, his son Edouard, and winemaker Philippe Brun, have taken this restored estate to unbelievable heights, and are poised to continue their rise to the very top of Burgundy’s elites. Old vines, detailed farming, and their structured style brought focus to the powerful 2019 vintage, offering unparalleled grace and majesty. These wines are also amazing values, as few Burgundy producers of this caliber and quality have such modest tariffs these days.

Les Longeroies makes the most complete wine, half of which is sourced from some of the oldest vines in their holdings, nearly a century old. Refined, elegant and tense, perfect for aging. The Marsannay Blanc comes from nearby plots of mostly 40 year vines, and shows a lively interplay of brightness and richness.