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Chateau de Santenay - Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2015
- Producer Chateau de Santenay
- Blend 100% Pinot Noir
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Clos Vougeot
- UPC 0 15643 57741 3
Tasting notes
A rich, dark garnet in color, the Clos de Vougeot offers powerful and concentrated black fruit aromas with an elegant touch of oak. On the palate, flavors of black cherry and black berry fruits are complemented by a subtle spiciness with a long finish.
Description
Château de Santenay owns 25 hectares of vineyards in the Côte d'Or. Clos de Vougeot is one of the most famous grand cru vineyards in Burgundy. It is the largest grand cru site in the Côte de Nuits region, covering 50 hectares. The soils here are free-draining with a mixture of clay and sand, and a subsoil which has a high limestone content. This forces the roots of the vine to dig deep to find the vital nutrients and water they need, which in turn results in a high concentration of flavor within the fruit.
Vinification
On arrival at the winery, the grapes were cold soaked for seven days at 8°C to extract color and flavor from the skins. Temperature controlled fermentation lasted 12 to 14 days. Gentle pumping over of the cap took place daily, resulting in fine-grained tannins and delicate perfumes in the finished wine. The wine was aged in oak barrels for 13 months, of which 20% were new.
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.