Meursault Santenots Premier Cru
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Vintage 2016
26th-28th April: Devastating frost episode!
After a very mild winter and a warm spring weather in the second half of April, the bud break was advanced but the frost with high level or humidity at the end of the month destroyed the parcels with the best exposition. After the frost the vine was developing slowly. Acceleration in growth and the maturity of grapes were possible thanks to very warm and dry summer, with ripening that started quickly by mid-August. The harvest started on 20th September and the sanitary condition of the vineyard was perfect.Grape Variety & Plot size
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay on a 0.80 hectare plot
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 12-14 hours under temperature-controlled conditions. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing entirely in oak barrels.
100% malolactic fermentation
Duration of ageing: 20 monthsTasting Notes
Tasted in June 2018
COLOUR : Beautiful golden green colour with the luminous silver reflections.
NOSE : Precise and subtle with freshness reminiscent of anise, floral and toasted notes, evolving into notes of candied orange peel.
PALATE : Smooth and tasty with fine fresh citrus (lemon) and spicy notes. Power and sapidity on the finish.
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