History of the estate
From transmission to inheritance
THEBart EstateIt has existed for about fifty years. Originally, the vineyard only covered an area of 6 hectares. In 1985, the neighboring estate ofClair-Däuis dissolved. Indeed, the numerous disputes within the leadership of this Burgundian institution have brought about its downfall.Clair-Dau Estate. ThereBart familytook advantage of the opportunity to expand its vineyard onto prestigious plots. The plots have grown to reach 21 hectares of vines today.
Martin and Odile BartThey arrived at the estate in 1982 and established a GAEC (Groupement Agricole d'Exploitation en Commun - a type of French agricultural cooperative). Wine production is traditional and consistently high-quality. The estate is sought after by enthusiasts for the consistency of its wines and its incredible value for money.
A typically Burgundian estate
Marsannay, the golden gateway to the Côte de Nuits
Thanks to the legacy ofClair-Dau EstateThe vineyard has expanded considerably. Originally, it produced exclusively...MarsannayThis appellation does not include any Grand Cru vineyards. Some estates, such as theDomaine Bart,produce wines of a quality equivalent to the great Burgundy wines without having their status. The appellation is also known as theGolden Gateway to the Côte de Nuitsand includes reds, whites and also rosés.
The vineyard is now present onFixin(1er Cru Les Hervelets)Bonnes-Mares and Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru, Chambolle-Musigny(1er Cru Les Véroilles) andSantenay(In Bievau).
ThereBart familyproduces approximately 85,000 bottles per year. Of the 21 hectares of vineyards, 18 are dedicated to the production of red wines with the grape varietyPinot Noir.This classic grape variety of the region thrives in the vineyards ofBart Estateand expresses all the typicity of the different terroirs. 3 hectares are dedicated to white wines, including somechardonnay(70%) and ofAligoté(30%). The vineyard is 35 years old on average.
The style of the wines
A classic and consistent safe bet
The range ofBart Estateis very broad. We find generic terms such asBurgundyuntilChambertin Grand Cru Clos de Bèzepassing through wines inMarsannayvery high quality.
The grapes are harvested by hand throughout the estate to preserve the integrity of the fruit and the purity of the juice. The vineyard is managed sustainably. For six generations, respect for the terroir, the environment, and traditions have been the guiding principles of vineyard management. Winemaking is carried out using very traditional methods to preserve the typicity of the Burgundian grape varieties.
Martin and Odile BartThey are cousins of Bruno Clair, also a Burgundy winemaker. All three share some plots of land but also a common vision of viticulture: letting the terroir express itself.burgundyin its finesse. They favour a perfect and advanced ripeness of the grapes with a cold pre-maceration in order to bring out the fruitiness of the bunches.
We like the wines from the estate because they meet Burgundian standards: fruitiness, finesse and authenticity.
