SANTENAY > Antonin RODET

SANTENAY 2024

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2022 2023 2024

Grape variety

Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Ruby red robe.

Bouquet: Nice nose of red cherrie and plum.

Palate: Fresh attack with a lot of fruit, black berries and a hint of liquorice. Firm tannins but well balanced, chewy taste, full bodied. Very long persistency.

Wine and food pairing

Drink with marinated meat dishes, small game, poultry, a braised beef, lamb and cheeses.

Serving temperature

Should be served at a cellar temperature of about 15°C. (59 °F.)

Ageing potential

Will easily age 5 to 6 years in the cellar in good storage conditions.

Origin

From water nymph to wine god, Santenay has a dual vocation: spa and wine. In the very south of the Côte de Beaune, in this commune and in Remigny in the continuity of the terroir, this wine presents sensitive nuances according to the hillside.

Santenay has several towns and hamlets. From the top of Mont de Sène and Montagne des Trois Croix, the view stretches far and wide, and human occupation dates back to prehistoric times. The castle is linked to the memory of the Dukes of Burgundy. The Sorine windmill is also part of the history of this commune.

The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was established in 1937. Nearly 85% of the wine produced is red and just over 15% is white.

Vinification and maturing

Hand-picked, the grapes are sorted in the vineyard and then in the winery. The grapes are then destemmed and crushed before being put into thermoregulated vats. Vatting lasts 20-25 days. Vinification begins with cold maceration (8-10°C. / 46-50°F.) for 5-6 days, followed by fermentation with the introduction of Burgundy yeasts, with daily pumping over and punching down of the cap. The wine is then matured in oak barrels (30% new) for 12 months.

Vintage : 2024

One year follows another and no two are alike. After a generous and fairly mild 2023 vintage, 2024 was long, temperamental and rainy for our vineyard team. Rain was an integral part of their daily routine from autumn 2023 and throughout the vegetative growth of the vines. It took a lot of effort to contain mildew and weeds in the plots. Flowering went slowly but smoothly in the 1st half of June.

Until mid-June, temperatures fluctuated between normal and cool, with frost in some areas in April. It was only when summer came around that we were able to enjoy seasonal, even warm, temperatures.

In terms of Burgundy as a whole, the Côte Chalonnaise came out on top in terms of both the quantity and quality of the grapes harvested. Even if all these climatic hazards had an impact on the yield, we harvested grapes with very well-balanced ripeness and airy bunches. After meticulous sorting and fine vinification work, we're delighted with the quality of our wines. The whites are well-balanced, fresh and flavoursome. The reds are straightforward, fruity and elegant.

Awards

Tasteviné - Tastevinage Autumn - September 2026