A windmill in the middle of vineyards in Santenay, France.

2023 Château de la Crée Santenay 'La Confrérie'

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Santenay and its two vocations, thermal and viticultural, is located in the south of the Route des Grands Crus. The appellation covers approximately 330 hectares (including 126 hectares listed as 1er Cru) of predominantly Pinot Noir.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Pinot Noir

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir
Village

Santenay
Harvest Date

9/18/2023
Bottling Date

5/19/2025
Barrel Aging

17 months, 100% French Oak
Alcohol %

13.5%

Studio shot of Chateau de la Cree Santenay wines

Winemaker Tasting Notes

The delicate bouquet is very fruity, with notes of blood orange, black cherry, and blackcurrant, as well as hints of toast. The palate is elegant and stretches across notes of wood, with a beautiful finish.

Vintage Notes

The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines’ growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.

Santenay

The wines of Santenay exhibit distinct characteristics stemming from their specific terroirs within the appellation. Established in 1937, the Santenay AOC status underscores the area's viticultural significance. The terroir comprises grayish limestone dominating the higher elevations up to 500 meters, transitioning into oolitic limestones, marls, and other geological formations lower down the slope. This diverse landscape, coupled with an optimal vineyard exposure ranging from east to south, contributes to the quality and complexity of the wines produced in the region. We have been proud owners of Santenay vineyards since 2015, bringing innovation to the rich heritage of the land and wines.

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