Aromatic Reds

Bruno Clair has an impressive 10 hectares in his home village of Marsannay. He bottles five separate cuvées, including this wonderful iteration from a single parcel at the southern end of the commune, on the slope that rises up behind the village. Its name (meaning “fat heads”) refers not to anybody involved in its cultivation, but rather the large rocks that show through the surface of the clay soil. It is typically the most structured and powerful of the Clair Marsannays, and in 2021 it is muscular and tightly coiled, reminiscent of Gevrey-Chambertin. It has fantastic fruit concentration, and with the structure and freshness to age wonderfully. This is quintessential Marsannay, and quintessential Clair.

From a vineyard that could be used to produce Barolo, this is a tensile, juicy, strawberry tinged Langhe Nebbiolo. Never overworked, and brilliantly balanced, it’s a delicious expression of this style of wine.

Craggy Range is proud to be among the earliest champions of the Gimblett Gravels, and this 2024 Syrah perfectly demonstrates the unmistakable synergy between site and variety. Pouring deepest red with a vibrant purple hue, the nose is richly perfumed, offering elegant aromatics of violet, lavender, freshly cracked pepper, and boysenberry. The palate is plush and concentrated without feeling heavy, carrying a pure core of dark cherry and blackberry fruit layered with aniseed and savoury black olive. Poised, taut, and beautifully balanced, it flows into a long, mineral finish supported by very fine, dusty tannins.

A silky, bright, and highly expressive cool-climate Pinot Noir that consistently overdelivers on value. This 2025 release bursts from the glass with lively aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries, and orange zest, alongside a sweet, brambly spice and hints of mace. On the palate, it balances a juicy, concentrated core of red berries and plums with subtle, savoury herbal undertones and a touch of bark for grip. Keeping light on its feet with fresh acidity and silky, supple tannins, it finishes long, clean, and remarkably refreshing. It is highly enjoyable when served with lightly chilled.

Vel’Uveyra, meaning "to gaze at the vineyards," is predominantly Mencía blended with a touch of Garnacha from steep, terraced vineyards. The 2024 vintage opens with fragrant aromas of wild blackberries, roses, and cracked black pepper. On the palate, it is beautifully fleshy and medium-bodied, layering juicy flavours of ripe plums and dark cherries with wild herbs and a distinct stony minerality. Brilliantly balanced with a silky texture and vibrant acidity, it finishes incredibly clean, long, and refreshing.

Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and herbal notes are accented by cardamom, liquorice, and floral nuances. Velvety with remarkable balance and freshness, and layers of ripe dark fruit, savoury undertones and a saline edge.