Santenay

Location
Burgundy, France
Level
Village
Variety
Pinot Noir
Region
Côte de Beaune

Soils

Limestone and marly

Winemaking

Grapes are hand-harvested and aged for 10-12 months in 20% new oak.

Tasting Notes

On the nose, aromas of black berry fruit. This full-bodied wine is underpinned by lovely tannins that give it its character.

Points of Distinction

  • Great introduction into Burgundy
  • In Santenay, the "Côte-d'Or dies a fine death" is the Burgundian saying for being a high-quality last appellation