| Vineyard area in hectare | 0.57 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 280m |
| Exposure | South-East |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Year of planting | 2006 |
| Harvest date | 8/29/2022 |
| Oak maturation in month | 12 |
| % ABV | 13% |
| % of new oak | 20% |
| Bottling date | 2/7/2024 |
| Number of bottles produced | 2647 |
Château de la Crée
Santenay Premier Cru Blanc 2022
« Beaurepaire »
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75cl bottle
Tasting notes
The wine’s nose embodies elegant finesse and minerality. On the palate, its freshness and tension are balanced by a subtle roundness, letting citrus notes shine through. Its long and sapid finish contributes to this wine’s particular elegance.
The Vineyard
Located north of Santenay, the “Beauregard” parcel holds a central position within this appellation. Planted in 2006, at an altitude of 260 meters, the vines are rooted in a soil of granular texture, rich in clay and limestone. Going deeper, a high stone content reveals a substratum of Jurassic origin. The “Beauregard” Climat is known for its white wines, balanced between tension and roundness.
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.