Domaine Françoise & Denis Clair
Domaine Françoise & Denis Clair works the limestone soils of Côte de Beaune, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir thrive in Burgundy's continental climate. The domaine's Saint-Aubin Chardonnay—a wine from one of the region's most elegant appellations—demonstrates the mineral precision and white-fruit complexity that define the slope. Clos Genet Santenay, their Pinot Noir, captures the silky structure and earthy depth characteristic of this southern Côte de Beaune terroir. A Bourgogne Aligoté rounds the portfolio, offering the crisp acidity and green-apple character for which this traditional Burgundian variety is prized. Both Wine Spectator and Decanter have rated these wines. The domaine's focus remains on expressing the specific character of its vineyard sites through restrained winemaking.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Decanter