Santenay
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After a cold and dry start to the year, temperatures rose quickly at the end of March, triggering a rapid resumption of the growing cycle. A few morning frosts impacted part of the vineyard at the end of April but without major damage. The flowering period takes place in a few days at the beginning of June in superb weather. The summer is hot and sunny but delivers some welcome storm rain to help the plant enter the veraison stage. The harvest takes place at the beginning of September with ideal weather and impeccable health quality of the grapes.
Vineyard
Located at the South border of la Côte de Beaune, the village of Santenay is very sprawling. The soils are brown and limestone. It is a small blended cuvée from two to three plots on the hillside (Les Bras, Sous la fée, Sous Roche).
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
12 months (whose 1 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Nose of white ripe fruits on a touch delicately woody, a harmonious and refreshing wine on the palate.
Food pairings
Ideal with chicken in cream sauce or seafood in sauce.
temperature
10-12°C
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