Santenay « En Foulot »

The Climat
The Santenay appellation is located south of the Route des Grands Crus. "En Foulot" is nestled in a small valley, facing east, within a terroir with distinctive topology. Close to flowing water and with less exposure to sunlight, it offers fresher weather, where maturity is harder to achieve. These vines allow for a tense and delicate Chardonnay, driven by the location's minerality and freshness.

2023

The vintage
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 nose is beautiful, fresh and pure, combining notes of wood, vanilla, and fruits (apricot, lemon, and nuts). On the palate, aromas of vanilla, almond paste, cream, and butter, as well as hints of toast. The mouth is full-bodied, with a great tannic structure. It offers remarkable freshness and a sapid finish.

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