| Vineyard area in hectare | 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 260m |
| Exposure | East |
| Classification | Villages |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Year of planting | 2018 |
| Harvest date | 9/4/2022 |
| Oak maturation in month | 12 |
| % ABV | 13% |
| % of new oak | 20% |
| Bottling date | 2/5/2024 |
| Number of bottles produced | 5360 |
Château de la Crée
Santenay Blanc 2022
« En Foulot »
55,00 €
75cl bottle
Tasting notes
This white wine stands out through its delicate nose, where floral notes blend with ripe fruit aromas. In mouth, its freshness and balance reveal nuances of white blossom and stone fruits, leading to a very digestible wine.
The Vineyard
The Santenay appellation is located south of the Route des Grands Crus. The “En Foulot” Climat is nestled in a small valley, facing east, within a terroir with distinctive topology.
Close to flowing water and with less exposure to sunlight, it offers fresher weather, where maturity is harder to achieve. These vines allow for a tense and delicate Chardonnay, driven by the location’s minerality and freshness.
The Vintage
2022 is synonymous with a vintage of great quality and the return of satisfying volumes.
After a mild and dry winter, the growing season arrived early. Spared by the April frost, the warm spring accelerated plant growth, favoring early flowering and optimal fruit set. After particularly dry spells during winter and spring, late June rains were timely. A hot, dry and at times scorching summer allowed for a good ripening, although in places the vines did react to hydric stress.
Mid-August rainfall will be decisive by constant sunshine until the harvests, which started on 25th August in the Côte de Beaune and 2nd September in the Côte de Nuits.
