BRUNO CLAIR MARSANNAY LES LONGEROIES 2022

Perched at 300 meters in Burgundy's northernmost Côte de Nuits, the historic Les Longeroies vineyard yields one of Bruno Clair's most elegant expressions of Marsannay, where east/southeast exposure bathes century-old vines (some dating to 1924) in morning sunlight as they dig deep into clay-limestone soils above a complex foundation of Premeaux limestone, combe scree, and Bresse marls. This 1.36-hectare plot delivers fruit of remarkable complexity, which Clair vinifies traditionally with 30-50% whole clusters during a 10-15 day wooden vat maceration before aging 18-20 months in French oak barrels (25% new). The 2022 vintage showcases a brilliant ruby hue and enticing red fruit aromatics that unfold across the palate with the exquisite finesse and silky elegance that distinguishes this special site, warranting at least four years of cellaring to reach its full potential.