Santenay red 2017 - "Les Charmes"
- Red
- 75 cl
Santenay 2017 "Les Charmes" red, very nice finesse and aromatic intensity! On the fruit and spices, it already shows a magnificent complexity while in a very supple state in terms of its tannins.
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Santenay red 2017 - "Les Charmes"
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Complex
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Woody
Santenay red 2017 - "Les Charmes" - Domaine Louis Lequin
Santenay red 2017 "Les Charmes" made from old vines is very representative of the wines of the appellation: both delicate and structured, it can be accompanied by a very wide range of dishes.
This is a wine that is at a very interesting stage of maturity, with a few more years of potential for evolution.
Louis Lequin is one of the most rigorous winegrowers in the south of the Côte d'Or, very involved in the monitoring and evolution of viticultural techniques, he sets up very precise vine monitoring.
Serving temperature: 15 to 16°
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Appellation
Village -
Type of Wine
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Wine Making
Oak casks -
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir -
Harvest
Manual -
Burgundy Region
Côte de Beaune -
Vintage
2017 -
Service
14 to 16 degrees -
Custody potential
2025
appellation
Santenay
Wine Characteristics
Santenay produces mainly red wine from the Pinot Noir grape. Colour is a dark but brilliant black-cherry. The bouquet evokes rose-petals, peony, violet, red fruits and a hint of liquorice. In the mouth, the attack is deep and intense. Firm but discreet tannins make for a body that is supple, finetextured and well-built. It boasts back aromas (often of bilberry) and a long finish.
The white wine (Chardonnay) is clear and brilliant, mineral and floral, fresh and vigorous. Its aromatic expression features notes of bracken and hazelnut.
Wine Steward’s Tip
Red: its supple and intense attack, and its aromatic register with its distinguished finish mean it should be matched with slow-cooked dishes like braised veal or beef, to which its tannins will lend structure without being agressive. Glazed or caramelised poultry in the Asian style would also give it a warm welcome for its meaty texture, as would home-made hamburgers.
From the cheese-board: Brie de Meaux, Pont-l’Evêque, Cîteaux, Reblochon,Bleu de Bresse...
Serving temperature: 15°C.
White: its lightness, vivacity and edge would be a good choice for fluid and creamy dishes like fish couscous, or pasta or risotto with mushrooms.
Poultry in cream sauce would similarly hit the spot. It would harmonize well with cheeses like Comté, Beaufort, and goat cheeses.
Serving temperature: 11 to 12°C.
Situation
Santenay, lying at the southern extremity of the Côte de Beaune, is home to both the nymph of water and the god of wine: it is both a spa and a winegrowing centre. The wines of Santenay and neighbouring Remigny present discernible differences according to which part of the appellation they hail from. The houses of Santenay and its associated hamlets form a scattering of small groups and sumptuous panoramic views are to be had from thehilltops. Human occupation here goes back to pre-history. The Santenay AOC status was instituted in 1937. The Sorine windmill also represents an important part of the history of this commune.
Terroirs
Greyish limestones occupy the high ground up to a height of 500 metres.
Lower down the slope, starting at the 300-metre line, are oolitic limestones, white oolite, marls, kidney-shaped limestones, and lower oolite on a layer of marl. The location of the vineyards is ideal with exposures between East and South.
Source : https://www.bourgogne-wines.com
Estate
Domaine Louis Lequin - Santenay
Domaine Louis Lequin offers prestigious wines from Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits: Santenay, Corton, Nuits Saint Georges
Located in Santenay in the south of the Côte de Beaune, the Louis Lequin estate brings Burgundy's viticultural traditions to life while modernizing processes and innovating in its approach to viticulture. He offers for sale delicate and refined Burgundy wines.
The Domaine has many appellations in Santenay: Santenay red, Santenay red 1er Cru, Santenay Blanc ... But also great white wines such as Corton Charlemagne and Bastard Montrachert.
In addition, the Domaine operates parcels of vines in the Côte de Nuits, with a beautiful Nuits Saint Georges, locality "Les Brûlées".
Very committed to traditional methods, he is nonetheless seeking to innovate and is very involved in the research and development of new solutions for viticulture in Burgundy.
