Meursault Santenots Premier Cru
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Vintage 2024
"A year of perseverance and determination"
After a mild, wet, and slightly sunny winter in 2023-2024, the vines started early and bud break began at the end of March. With significant rainfall and tropical conditions, the vines developed rapidly. The weather turned colder from mid-April but remained very wet. In May, June, and July, temperatures were just seasonal, there was a lack of sunshine, and it rained continuously. This very poor weather caused severe coulure in mid-June, at the time of flowering, and therefore a loss of harvest.
In mid-August, veraison began in earnest under the influence of warm temperatures, the only month of the year when sunshine levels were above normal. The succession of heavy rains and mild summer weather favored the virulence of mildew, mainly on Pinot Noir grapes, which again caused a significant loss of harvest. The Chardonnay grapes were spared from mildew and the production potential was good.
The harvest began on September 13 for Pinot Noir and September 18 for Chardonnay.Grape Variety
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Terroir
This vineyard, located in the commune of Meursault, is unusual in that it is entitled to produce Meursault-Santenots Premier Cru white wine if planted with Chardonnay and Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru red wine if planted with Pinot Noir. Facing east, this vineyard has deep soil with alternating friable limestone aggregate associated with marl and silt.
Situated at the foot of the slope, this Meursault-Santenots has a perfect balance between soil and stone that encourages ripening.Vinification & Ageing
Whole bunches of grapes were handpicked into small crates and the pressed in a pneumatic winepress. The juice was cold settled after pressing for 36 hours under temperature-controlled conditions. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing entirely in oak barrels. 100% malolactic fermentation
Duration of ageing: 20 months
Organic WineTasting Notes
Tasted in May 2026
COLOUR : Bright, intense greenish-gold.
NOSE : Rich, with slightly buttery toasted notes and toasted almond. The nose evolves into subtle hints of flint.
PALATE : Powerful and dense. Notes of citrus, spice, and toast. Very mouth-watering. Strong savory character and a lovely, lingering finish.
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