| Vineyard area in hectare | 0.8173 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 240m |
| Exposure | East |
| Classification | Villages |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Year of planting | 1932 |
| Harvest date | 9/8/2022 |
| Oak maturation in month | 12 |
| % ABV | 13% |
| % of new oak | 30% |
| Bottling date | 3/1/2024 |
| Number of bottles produced | 3092 |
Château de la Crée
Santenay Rouge 2022
« La Confrérie »
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75cl bottle
Tasting notes
This wine’s ruby red robe is silky. Its nose opens on aromas of ripe red berries that give way to hints of black cherry and blackcurrant. The tannins are already well integrated and the finish reveals a fine bitterness.
The Vineyard
Santenay and its two vocations, thermal and viticultural, is located in the south of the Route des Grands Crus. The appelation covers approximately 330 hectares (including 126 hectares listed as 1er Cru) of predominantly Pinot Noir. Santenay is a quickly rising appellation whose full potential has not yet been reached.
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.