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Santenay vineyard
bottle of 2018 Château de la Crée Santenay Premier Cru Beaurepaire Chardonnay
91 points

Burgundian Collection / Member-Exclusive

2021 Château de la Crée Santenay Premier Cru Beaurepaire

Chardonnay / Côte de Beaune

The Beaurepaire comes from two different parcels in the same vineyard – one lower-elevation plot rich in clay and one higher-elevation plot with more limestone and minerals combine to create complexity in this wine. Traditionally, plots of different elevations are harvested at different times due…

The Beaurepaire comes from two different parcels in the same vineyard – one lower-elevation plot rich in clay and one higher-elevation plot with more limestone and minerals combine to create complexity in this wine. Traditionally, plots of different elevations are harvested at different times due to differing ripeness levels. However, to create this balanced Chardonnay, all fruit was harvested at the same time. This detail allows for an exotic fruit component that is high in acidity. Notes of beeswax and honeysuckle finish with a tingly sensation in the back of your throat, reminiscent of lemon water.

Technical Details

  • Vintage: 2021

  • Varietal: Chardonnay

  • VARIETAL

    100% CHARDONNAY

  • APPELLATION

    SANTENAY

  • HARVEST DATE

    9/22/21

  • BOTTLING DATE

    8/15/22

Chateau de la Cree beaurepaire and gravieres chardonnay on the counter with a glass of wine.

Distinguished Recognition Accolades & Reviews

  • 91 points
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A vineyard in Santenay, France
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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.