2022 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode, Bruno Clair

2022 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode, Bruno Clair

This precious site was Bruno’s father’s favourite, and is now his son Arthur’s favourite too. It’s planted with the oldest vines of the domaine, which date back to 1902. Its east-facing amphitheatre-like form catches the sun’s rays, and the wine it produces is sappy, concentrated and complexly textured. There’s a clear density from the old vine fruit, and the energy of the vintage. Sumptuous, spiced, and poised.

Critic score
93.5/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    La Dominode (1er Cru), Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2040info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

Tasted from a 600 litre barrel. Planted 1902. A beautiful ruby purple. The bouquet is exquisite with a perfumed deep red fruit to rival the best of the Côte de Nuits. Complete on so many levels, not just depth of fruit but the structure of the tannins and a little dark pepper too at the finish. Grand Vin. Drink from 2028-2036. Tasted: November 2023. 5 stars.

Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (January 2024)
93—95/100

The 2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune La Dominode 1er Cru was taken directly from demi-muids, though it is raised in regular barrels, too. The nose has wonderful delineation and purity: redcurrant and wild strawberry fruit, elegant and poised with judicious oak use. The palate is medium-bodied with fine structure and grip. The 20% whole bunches is less than others due to the natural pH, a wise decision as the finish maintains tension. A gem.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (January 2024)
(92—94)/100

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