Santenay
Santenay
Domaine Jacques Girardin 2013 Santenay Les Terrasses de Biévaux
French White
$51.99
Pale gold colour accompanies yellow flowers and vanilla. The palate is ample, round and rich, with freshness and balance. Chardonnay from the elevated Biévaux slope is made as a still white Santenay and aged in barrel. Production totalled 13,200 bottles. The vineyard is arranged on terraces. Its vines average thirty years of age, and ageing lasts twelve months in French oak.
Remoissenet 1985 Santenay Premier Cru Clos de Tavannes
French Red
$399.99
A ruby core sits within a broad tawny-brown rim. The powerful bouquet includes beef, blood and game, with raspberry, strawberry and dank undergrowth. The palate is sweet, with ripe strawberry and berry fruit alongside mellow coffee and tobacco oak. The tannins are surprisingly grippy. Pinot Noir is the stated grape, and the wine comes from Santenay Premier Cru in Burgundy.
Maison en Belles Lies 2019 Santenay Blanc
French White
$92.99
Toasty fruit and autumn leaves shape the nose. Baked pear appears on the palate, joined by roasted nuts and a fresh citrus finish. Biodynamic farming, sustainable sourcing, sustainable production and very low sulphur levels frame the winemaking approach. Alcohol is 13 percent. Suggested pairings include chicken, daal and chicken satay. The wine comes from France’s Burgundy region.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Santenay Blanc
French White
$89.99
A fresh Côte de Beaune Chardonnay with pear, lemon and white flowers over a lightly chalky frame. Subtle nutty depth develops toward the clean finish.