2016 Santenay 1er Cru Clos de Tavannes, Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair

Clos de Tavannes is classically the most richly concentrated Santenay in the Clair family cellar – this 2016 is opening up beautifully now. Colour is mid ruby, with aromas being strikingly open and ripely complex: black fruits, spice, violets. The wine has full body, dense fruitiness, harmonious, gentle tannins and beguiling length – a superb, vibrant bottle (for drinking 2020-2024+).