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Chateau de Santenay - Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2018
- Producer Chateau de Santenay
- Blend 100% Chardonnay
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Chassagne-Montrachet
- UPC 0 15643 57729 1
Description
The winemaking at Château de Santenay is simple and traditional. After crushing in a pneumatic press, the must was settled for twelve hours then fermented in oak barrels. The wine was aged on its lees and spent 13 months in oak, of which 20% was new.
Tasting notes
This succulent wine is packed with ripe, rich white fruits, pears and apples that are given a twist by the spice from wood aging. A touch of honey brings out the creaminess of the texture. At the same time, acidity shoots right through this ageworthy wine.
History
Château de Santenay is one of Burgundy’s largest wine domaines. Its prestigious heritage, which comprises a remarkable Château with a glazed tile roof and 90 hectares of vineyards, is the product of a time-old legacy that is closely tied to the history of the Burgundy wine region. This remarkable château, with its varnished tiles, is a spectacular piece of heritage closely tied to the region’s history. Its vineyards are split between the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise. The diversity of its ‘climats’ results in a rich palette of wines with distinctive styles that reflect the subtleties of the Burgundy varietals.
Vineyard
In the south of the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet shares with Puligny the undisputed prince of all the dry white wines of creation: the divine Montrachet (pronounced Mon-rachet). This wide and beautiful hillside brings the two Burgundian grape varieties to excellence. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay flourish here side by side due to the complexity of the terroirs.
Vinification
Traditional. Moderate pneumatic pressing. Settling of the musts for 12 hours then full fermentation in 228l barrels. Aging on lees.