Santenay
The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.
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 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 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
14% 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
