Since the start of his career, Bruno has always enriched the vines with organic manure, which is indispensable for maintaining the natural cycle of soil microorganisms. Since the 1990s, he has also stopped spraying the weeds with chemicals. Although an excess of weedkillers can be harmful, it is clear that excessive ploughing can be too (gully erosion, exposed soil, carbon release, etc.). This is why we no longer plough the inter-rows, and we sow cover crops as much as possible in the autumn (legumes and cereals for the most part). This contributes much organic matter, it results in better water retention thanks to the pathways formed by the roots, and it protects the soil from erosion.
DECANTER 94 POINTS - "The firm and fragrant raspberry and mulberry fruit aromas of the 2022 Longeroies from Bruno Clair enchant even as the texture on the palate reveals that more age is needed. There is a tannic grip and densely packed structure to spare. The grapes come from Clair's 1.37 hectares in Longeroies; they have delivered a wine that should wait a minimum of five years but will drink well for the next 20 after that. Despite culling out the oldest fruit for the La Murée bottling, this is still a monumental wine worthy of long ageing in the cellar."
JASPER MORRIS 92 - 93 POINTS
VINOUS 91 - 93 POINTS
DECANTER 94 POINTS - "The firm and fragrant raspberry and mulberry fruit aromas of the 2022 Longeroies from Bruno Clair enchant even as the texture on the palate reveals that more age is needed. There is a tannic grip and densely packed structure to spare. The grapes come from Clair's 1.37 hectares in Longeroies; they have delivered a wine that should wait a minimum of five years but will drink well for the next 20 after that. Despite culling out the oldest fruit for the La Murée bottling, this is still a monumental wine worthy of long ageing in the cellar."
JASPER MORRIS 92 - 93 POINTS
VINOUS 91 - 93 POINTS
