| Vineyard area in hectare | 1.00 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 240m |
| Exposure | South |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Year of planting | Before 1960-2005 |
| Harvest date | 6-10/09/2023 |
| Oak maturation in month | 17 |
| % ABV | 13,5% |
| % of new oak | 25% |
| Bottling date | 20/05/2025 |
| Number of bottles produced | 3885 |
Château de la Crée
Santenay Premier Cru Rouge 2023
« Les Gravières »
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75cl bottle
Tasting notes
Its intense ruby robe indicates a wine of character. Its bouquet includes aromas of fresh red berries (redcurrant, cherry) as well as spicy and undergrowth notes. On the palate, the attack is direct, revealing supple tannins with crunchy red fruit. Its freshness imparts a lovely energy and remarkable length. A balanced, powerful and rich wine, which remains a delightful, easy drink.
The Vineyard
Santenay is located south of the Route des Grands Crus. The appellation stretches across 330 hectares (including 126 hectares classified as Premier Cru) with a majority of Pinot Noir. “Les Gravières” Climat derives its name from its gravel and limestone sands from the Combe de Saint-Aubin. Greyish limestones occupy the high ground up to an altitude of 500 metres. Further down the slope : oolitic limestones, white oolite, marl and limestone nodules.
The Vintage
The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines’ growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March – early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.