SANTENAY PREMIER CRU 2024

Production area

At the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, the Santenay appellation embodies both a thermal and wine-growing tradition. Spread across the communes of Santenay and Remigny, it produces wines with diverse expressions depending on the exposure of the hillsides. The vineyard covers 330 hectares, including 120 hectares classified as Premier Cru, spread over three distinct areas. The result of a blend of several Premier Cru parcels, this cuvée brings together different facets of the Santenay terroir.

Origins

Brown limestone soils, red gravel, ferruginous oolite, yellow limestone, marl, clay and sand / Varied and often steep slopes / South and south-east exposure / Altitude: 190-380 metres.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

COLOUR: Pale gold with emerald highlights.
NOSE: The bouquet is expressive and surprisingly elegant, combining aromas of white flowers with delicately woody mineral notes.
PALATE: On the palate, this wine is lively and fresh, with notes of citrus fruit, white flowers and beautiful minerality. Elegant, balanced and persistent.

Vinification and maturing

After rigorous selection of the grapes, the bunches are quickly pressed. The must obtained is transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for cold settling (8°-10°C). After 24 hours, racking separates the clear juice from the coarse lees. The juice is then placed in oak barrels (35% new barrels) where alcoholic fermentation begins. Ageing continues for 9 months on fine lees with regular stirring.

Food and wine pairing

It is perfect with grilled or smoked salmon, and delicious as an aperitif!

Serving suggestions

Serve at a temperature of 14 °C. (57°F.).

Ageing potential

This wine can be opened now or kept in the cellar for 3 years.

Vintage : 2024

Despite near-normal temperatures, the 2024 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a lack of sunshine. In the vineyard, our team worked hard to fight the diseases caused by frequent rainfall and this lack of sun. In the winery, the meticulous sorting allowed us to select only the best grapes and to make the most of this vintage’s quality potential. Quality is on point: the whites are expected to be very elegant while the reds are already fruity and structured.

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