Santenay (white)

Annual production 2000 bottles
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Soil Stony soil, marly subsoil
Situation A blend of several climats of Santenay with a majority of grapes from “Comme dessus” (just above 1er Crus) and other plots.

Traditional winemaking. The grapes are hand-harvested, then directly pressed and put to settle for 24 hours. Fermentation and ageing directly in barrels.

Ageing 12 months in oak barrels, approximately 30% new oak. Moderate batonnage during ageing, complete malolactif fermentation.

Color Bright pale gold colour
Aromas A hint of citrus fruit on the nose, followed by elegant and discreet undertones of vanilla
Taste Nice attack on the palate, the mid-mouth is rounder with notes of hazelnuts and a mineral finish.
Food Matching Fish - Shellfish - Goat cheese