Santenay 1er Cru Bouchard 75cl

The Santenay 1er Cru Bouchard is an elegant and powerful red wine, made from 100% Pinot Noir, revealing a beautiful aromatic complexity with round tannins and a long, balanced finish.

Origin and Terroir
Appellation: Santenay 1er Cru, Burgundy, located at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, on the lower slopes of the Mont-de-Sène, with a clay-limestone terroir on fragmented Jurassic subsoil.
Area: 392 hectares of vineyards in the Santenay appellation.
Exposure: South-east facing slopes, promoting optimal grape ripeness.

Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir, typical of Burgundy red wines.

Vinification and Aging
Hand-harvested, with careful sorting of the grapes upon arrival at the winery.
Vinification: fermentation maceration in open temperature-controlled tanks at 28-30 °C with pump-overs (pigeage).
Aging: between 12 and 14 months in oak barrels, with a maximum of 15% new barrels, promoting complexity without masking the freshness of the fruit.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: deep ruby red with cherry highlights.
Nose: fruity and spicy, with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, as well as floral touches (violet) and sweet spices.
Palate: fleshy, full and round, supported by tannins that are present but elegant and well-integrated. The finish is aromatic and long, with a beautiful harmony between power and finesse.

Food and Wine Pairings
Classic: herb omelet, Bresse chicken with morels, grilled salmon with lemon.
Original: tagliatelle with pesto rosso, tuna-avocado sushi, chicken pad thai.
Cheeses: Brie de Meaux.
Meats: homemade hamburger, line-caught sea bass.

Serving Temperature
Ideal: between 14 and 16 °C to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and structure.

Aging Potential
This wine can be enjoyed now, but also has a good aging potential of 3 to 5 years or more, allowing the aromas to evolve and refine.

Format
75cl bottle, standard for this type of Burgundy wine.

The Santenay 1er Cru Bouchard is a wine of character, combining power and elegance, perfect for accompanying refined dishes while remaining accessible as an aperitif for lovers of complex red wines.