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SANTENAY 2022

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2022 2023

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Ruby red robe.

Bouquet: Nice nose of red cherrie and plum.

Palate: Fresh attack with a lot of fruit, black berries and a hint of liquorice. Firm tannins but well balanced, chewy taste, full bodied. Very long persistency.

Food and wine pairing

Drink with marinated meat dishes, small game, poultry, a braised beef, lamb and cheeses.

Serving suggestions

Should be served at a cellar temperature of about 15°C. (59 °F.)

Ageing potential

Will easily age 5 to 6 years in the cellar in good storage conditions.

Origins

From water nymph to wine god, Santenay has a dual vocation: spa and wine. In the very south of the Côte de Beaune, in this commune and in Remigny in the continuity of the terroir, this wine presents sensitive nuances according to the hillside.

Santenay has several towns and hamlets. From the top of Mont de Sène and Montagne des Trois Croix, the view stretches far and wide, and human occupation dates back to prehistoric times. The castle is linked to the memory of the Dukes of Burgundy. The Sorine windmill is also part of the history of this commune.

The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was established in 1937. Nearly 85% of the wine produced is red and just over 15% is white.

Vinification and maturing

Hand-picked, the grapes are sorted in the vineyard and then in the winery. The grapes are then destemmed and crushed before being put into thermoregulated vats. Vatting lasts 20-25 days. Vinification begins with cold maceration (8-10°C. / 46-50°F.) for 5-6 days, followed by fermentation with the introduction of Burgundy yeasts, with daily pumping over and punching down of the cap. The wine is then matured in oak barrels (30% new) for 12 months.

Vintage : 2022

The Weather : Uncertain conditions, but mild in the end throughout the season!

The harvest, running from 25 August to 16 September. The grapes were beautifully healthy, with varying degrees of ripeness depending on the exposure.

Balanced, honest white wines. Maturing ought to bring just the right degree of roundness to red wines with varying qualities, depending on the maturity of each plot. We have both sophisticated, fruity red wines with a good Burgundy tension as well as rich, warmer ones.

A pleasant vintage in terms of quality with excellent yields for both whites and reds. The vinification choices have been crucial as to whether to favour acidity or the alcoholic degree.