Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Localization: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Tasting Notes: A beautiful golden robe; a fresh nose, slightly roasted; on the palate, aromas of almonds and grilled hazelnuts, and as it ages, aromas of truffles.
Notes: The Santenay appellation is situated to the south of the Côte de Beaune, and ends in the long vineyard of the Maranges appellation. Red wines are produced primarily (more than 80% of total production).
The estate produces white Santenay from the "En Charron" locality, at an altitude of about 300 metres, with excellent sunshine and thin limestone soil, which guarantees superb aromatic finesse. Combining the two localities' produce results in a well-balanced wine.
Food pairing: To be matched with a creamy dish, such as risotto or a hard cheese like Comté or Beaufort.
The Domain: A passion for wine was what led Bertrand Bachelet to take over the family estate from his father, Jean-Louis, in 2011. He is the fourth generation in the line of Burgundy winegrowers. Bertrand currently runs the 13 hectares that stretch from Maranges to Pommard in the Côte de Beaune. The estate is based in Dezize-les-Maranges, one of three villages of the Maranges appellation. This appellation accounts for the greatest portion of the estate's production.
Bertrand is passionate about continuing the family tradition of producing high-quality wines, and employs new techniques that come from modern viticulture and oenology. His aim is to draw the best out of each terroir in order to produce a range of rich and diverse wines. Strong emphasis is placed on the meticulous work in the vineyard that is required to grow healthy grapes which are crucial when producing Grands Vins. Great importance is given to working the soil, so that the uniqueness of each terroir can be showcased.
From the pruning stage right up to the harvest, all work is done manually. Vinification is still carried out in a traditional manner with little intervention, to highlight the uniqueness and complexity of each of their terroirs.
