Tasting note · 2023
Santenay 1er Cru “La Comme”
桑特奈一级园「拉科姆」
Côte de Beaune · Chardonnay · Premier Cru
Tasting
Concentrated and spicy
In the southernmost part of the Côte de Beaune, in this commune and in Remigny where the terroir extends, this wine shows noticeable nuances depending on the hillside. Greyish limestones on the upper slopes; going down the slope, oolitic limestone, white oolite, marl and limestone nodules.
Vineyard
- Exposure: south / south-east
- Soil and subsoil: mid-slope plot on silty clay-limestone soil
- Planting density: 10,000 vines/ha
- Soil cultivation: hilling, with inter-vine blades
Wine
- Harvest date: 5 September 2023
- Vinification: alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels
- Ageing: 18 months, 25% new barrels
- Production: 2,300 bottles
Côte de Beaune 2023
That’s the great thing about this vintage: despite unstable weather over the summer, the end result is stunning. The Chardonnay, Aligoté and Sauvignon grapes reached full maturity in perfect condition, while retaining enough freshness to live up to the reputation of Bourgogne white wines. A warm, sunny end to the season brought the grapes to optimum ripeness, producing wines with intense aromas of ripe yellow fruit (such as peach and apricot), occasionally accented by notes of dried fruit and gentle spice. These wines are full-bodied and expansive, marked by undeniable freshness and impressive length on the palate. The 2023 vintage is sure to delight even the most discerning connoisseurs.