Premier Cru Santenay« Beauregard »
- 2016
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- 2014
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Age of the vines
23 years
Area
0.26 ha
Appellation
Santenay is located right south to Chassagne Montrachet and is the most southern village of Burgundy famous "Cote D'or" ("Golden Coast") region. The etymology of Santenay is most probably connected to the word "Sanctus" which refers to a sacred place before Christian era. The appellation, 140 ha of planted vines, is composed of three areas, one next to Chassagne, one around the village and one just south of the village. It is today mainly a Pinot Noir planted appellation however the Chardonnay are revealing high potential there.
Vineyard
Beauregard parcel is one of these hidden treasures that revealed the potential of Santenay for magical white wines. Guyot training. Yield around 50 hl/ha. South-East exposure. Soil: balanced of marl, clay and limestone. Slope gradient 30%. Altitude: 330m.
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Date of harvest
28th of September 2016
Ageing
15 months, 30% New French Oak
Date of bottling
28th of March 2018
Guard time
Ready to drink now until 2026 and more
Temperature
11°-13°
Characteristic
The wines of the 2016 vintage have been exhibiting a quality that was quite unexpected, given the difficult start to the year. Climate events in the spring took a severe toll on the harvest, which will no doubt be among the smallest of the past two decades. Fortunately, this has not stopped Chateau de la Créee making wines that will fully live up to the expectations of lovers of Burgundy. In the course of vinification, the qualitative potential was soon confirmed, with lovely balance, which will give the wines elegance, finesse and structure, for both reds and whites. This constitutes the signature of this vintage.
Wine-food pairing
Fluid and creamy dishes like fish couscous, or pasta or risotto with mushrooms, poultry in cream sauce, Comté, Beaufort, and goat cheeses...
Tasting note
2016 Beauregard is clean, sharp and crisp. The bouquet displays notes of orange peel, apricot and exotic fruits. Very pleasant and delicate white wine. Perfect harmony between minerality and acidity. Subtle layers of brioche add richness and texture to the personality of this Cuvée.
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