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Santenay Premier Cru Beauregard 2022 Maison Edouard Delaunay Bourgogne

Santenay Premier Cru Beauregard Rouge 2022

Santenay Premier Cru Beauregard 1er crus - 2022

Production2 924 BOTTLES and 18 MAGNUMS
Philosophy Santenay’s Premier Crus, hailing from this southern Côte de Beaune village’s finest terroirs, are among the most affordable in Burgundy. These wines express perfectly the finest characteristics of the Pinot Noir grape in the region: freshness, expressive, straightforward fruit, and accessibility. They give immediate pleasure.
TerroirThe “Beauregard” climat, located north of the village of Santenay, at mid-slope (260 to 300 metres in altitude), is a plot known for the deep, complex wines it yields. Its calcareous clay soil that overlies limestone subsoil is lean but boasts optimal drainage, which contributes to the grapes’ concentration. The Cordon de Royat-pruned vines are 60 years old and the result of massal selection. They benefit from arguably the appellation’s optimal exposure to the sun (east-southeast).
Vinfication and ageing Almost entirely destemmed - with the exception of 15% of the bunches - the harvest is vinified using indigenous yeasts. Vinification is punctuated by a few light punchings. The entire cuvée is aged in oak barrels for 16 months, with 30% new barrels.
Tasting notesA beautiful ruby red color, bright and vibrant. The nose is expressive, initially revealing woody aromas (fresh wood), followed by spicy notes (coriander, white pepper, cinnamon) and great freshness (pine forest, pine). A sweet touch of citrus, reminiscent of blood orange, enriches the nose, along with delicious fruity aromas (marshmallow, cherry and raspberry). The attack is supple and broad, with a nice mid-palate presence and a lovely length. The freshness, marked by notes of pepper and light tannins, suggests great aging potential. On the palate, we find the freshness perceived on the nose (rosemary, pine) as well as fruity aromas of bramble leaf and raspberry. A pleasant woody touch is revealed on the finish (candied orange peel coated in dark chocolate). A lovely, expressive wine with well-present tannins, which will express all its character with age.