2023 Château de la Crée Santenay Premier Cru Les Gravières

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Upon entering the Dheune Valley, the Côte de Beaune gradually slopes towards the south. Within the “Les Gravières” Climat, the vines are planted mid-slope, facing south. The soil is composed of marls and stone debris dating from the Upper Jurassic. On the higher part, where our Chardonnay vines are planted, the soil also contains white marls.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Chardonnay

Varietal

100% Chardonnay
Appellation

Santenay
Harvest Date

9/5/2023
Bottling Date

3/18/2025
Barrel Aging

12 months
Alcohol %

13.5

Distinguished Recognition Accolades & Reviews

97 points

Winemaker Tasting Notes

This wine is a beautiful expression of its vintage and Climat, “Les Gravières”. Its bouquet reveals aromas of citrus and white fruits, as well as notes of flowers and gunflint. Its bright and ample palate is elegantly balanced. It leads to a sapid and refreshing finish where mineral and citrus notes linger.

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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