Grapefruit and lemon dominate the nose and palate of Brocard’s exceedingly bright 2008 Bourgogne Aligote Domaine Sainte Claire, complemented by an oily texture and musky, animal notes. Firm and intense, this displays a sheer juicy exuberance that keeps it from becoming austere, and it should prove delightfully versatile over the next several years. Enologist Nadine Gublin (also of Domaine Jacques Prieur) headed-up the Brocards’ 2008 efforts from start to finish, including a harvest that extended well into October, while Julien Brocard continues to up the percentage of acreage farmed biodynamically at this enormous property. (Tiny lady bugs and moons are scattered discreetly across the labels of those Brocard wines that issue from “bio” vineyards.) Due to time limitations, I did not taste the entire 2008 collection here, but every wine I tasted could be recommended and is included in this report.Imported by: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400