• David Moreau

    • Santenay Blanc 1er Cru Beaurepaire

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.16 ha (0.40 ac)
    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1998
    • Terroir: South-facing, high on the slope (29% gradient) at 295m altitude, on Nantoux limestone soils.
    • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée
    • Vinification: Whole-clusters pneumatically pressed, light settling, indigenous yeast fermentation in 300 to 350-liter barrels. 12 months' aging in oak barrel (about 20% new), followed by 5 months in tank. SO2 not added until after malo and at bottling. Bottled on a root day, waning moon.

    Additional Info

    The name references the beautiful view one has over Santenay from this vineyard. Plantation density is 10,000 vines per hectare. Vines are trained into Guyot Poussard.