Santenay « Les Charmes »
- 2023
- 2022
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Area
0,25 ha
Appellation
Upon entering the Dheune Valley, the Côte de Beaune gradually slopes towards the south. "Les Charmes" likely takes its name from the former presence of a tree on the parcel. It is located at the southwestern end of the village, near Santenayle- Haut.
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Date of harvest
18/09/2023
Ageing
12 months
Date of bottling
06/02/2025
Characteristic
The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines' growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.
Tasting note
The bouquet is charming, with aromas of ripe fruits (apricot, peach, pineapple) and notes of toast. The palate is structured, with elegant richness and a lingering finish.
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