Santenay blanc '19
Albert Bichot
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In the southernmost part of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, the 392 hectares (969 acres) of Santenay’s vines take root on the first slopes of the Mont de Sene hill. The name of this appellation refers to Roman times when the village was renowned for its thermal baths and its natural spring, "Santinae aquae", meaning "healing water" in Latin.
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- Wine Country
- France
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- Grape varieties wine
- Chardonnay
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- Wine-food combination
- This wine is both intense and fresh and will pair perfectly well with oily fish, white meat and hard cheese.
About this wine
Description & facts
In the southernmost part of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, the 392 hectares (969 acres) of Santenay’s vines take root on the first slopes of the Mont de Sene hill. The name of this appellation refers to Roman times when the village was renowned for its thermal baths and its natural spring, "Santinae aquae", meaning "healing water" in Latin.
- Producer
- Albert Bichot
- Country of origin
- France
- Wine Region
- Burgundy
- Classification
- AOC Santenay
- Vintage
- 2019
- Grape varieties wine
- Chardonnay
- % of grape varieties wine
- 100% Chardonnay
- Tasting note
- The nose is redolent of white flowers (acacia) and opens on lemon and candied pineapple. The palate is rich and mineral with a nice salinity, which brings freshness and energy. The aromas of elderberries and lily are completed by citrus fruits. Subtle notes of hazelnut and gingerbread assert the personality of this terroir wine.
- Wine-food combination
- This wine is both intense and fresh and will pair perfectly well with oily fish, white meat and hard cheese.
- Vinification
- The grapes are handpicked and ferments completely in oak barrels, of which 20 new oak. Afterwards the wine ages for another 14 to 16 months in the barrels.
- Location Vineyard
- Côte de Beaune
- Soil
- Brown limestone
- Serving temperature
- Serve between 12°C and 14°C.
- Ageing potential
- This wine may be enjoyed now or laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.