APPELLATION: From water nymph to god of wine. Santenay boasts a dual
vocation, thermal and viticultural. Located in the far south of the Côte de
Beaune, this wine presents delicate nuances according to the hillside. Santenay
has a number of urban areas and hamlets. The view from the top of the Mont
de Sène and the Trois Croix mountain stretches far and wide and human
occupation goes back to prehistoric times. The Sorine windmill is also a part of
the history of the commune. Greyish limestone occupies the top of the
hillsides reaching an altitude of 500 metres. As the hill descends: oolitic
limestone, white oolite, marl and limestone kidneys, the lower oolite on a layer
of marl up to an altitude of 300 metres.
A perfectly exposed vineyard (from east to south).
w GRAPE VARIETY: 100 % Chardonnay
w SURFACE: 1,10 hectares
w SOIL: Limestone
w VINIFICATION: 100% manually harvested, upon arrival at the winery the
grapes are directly pressed without crushing. After a light settling the musts
are directly placed into barrels. Matured for 12 months, 70% in barrels and
30% in vats.
w TASTING: Coloured with golden reflections. Its nose has sweet, floral and
fresh almond aromas. A combination of freshness with tenseness and spicy
notes in the mouth.
w AGING POTENTIAL: 7 years
w SERVING TEMPERATURE: 13° C
w FOOD AND WINE PAIRING: To be combined with a creamy dish such as a
risotto or a hard cheese along the lines of comté.