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Santenay 1er Cru Blanc Grand Clos Rousseau Claude Nouveau

Santenay 1er Cru Blanc Grand Clos Rousseau 2023 Claude Nouveau

Original price was: 54,00 €.Current price is: 48,70 €.

Format	75 Cl
Manufacturer	Claude Nouveau
Typology	White Wine
Origin	Francia
Grape Variety	Chardonnay
Year	2023
Label	Indigenous Yeast, Wood

Description
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Santenay 1er Cru Blanc Grand Clos Rousseau 2023

Vineyard
The Santenay 1er Cru Blanc Grand Clos Rousseau 2023 originates from historic plots located in the southern part of Côte de Beaune. Here, the Chardonnay vines grow on well-drained clay-limestone soils protected by dry stone walls (murgers) and benefit from perfect morning sun exposure. The average vine age, between 25 and 50 years, ensures depth and concentration.

Winemaking
The harvest is done strictly by hand to preserve grape quality. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 12-15 days, followed by 10 months of barrel aging to enhance complexity while retaining freshness and minerality. No filtration or fining is carried out before bottling to respect the wine’s authenticity.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright pale gold color. The nose reveals elegant hints of white flowers, citrus, almond and light sweet spices. On the palate, it is broad and silky, supported by a lively mineral freshness and a long, refined finish. Serve at 10-13°C with shellfish, sauced fish or delicate white meats.

📄 Technical Sheet
Classification: Appellation communale 1er Cru Santenay, Côte de Beaune
Terroir: Clay-limestone soil, east-facing exposure
Surface: 0.80 hectares
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vine age: 25-50 years
Vinification: Manual harvest, fermentation 12-15 days
Aging: 10 months in barrel
Color: Pale gold
Aromas: White flowers, citrus, almond, sweet spices
Pairing: Shellfish, sauced fish, delicate white meats
Serving temperature: 10-13°C

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Domaine Claude Nouveau

A family legacy rooted in Change

Domaine Claude Nouveau is located in Marcheseuil, a hamlet of Change (21340), in the heart of Burgundy. This family-run estate proudly carries on a winemaking heritage deeply rooted in respect for tradition and the land. Today, the domaine produces 30% white wines and 70% red wines, showcasing the finest expressions of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Côte de Beaune. From Bourgogne Aligoté to the prestigious Premier Crus of Maranges, Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet, each bottle tells the story of a unique terroir and a family devoted to quality.

Vineyard philosophy

The estate’s philosophy is firmly focused on quality. Short pruning, shoot thinning and green harvesting help control yields, ensuring healthy, concentrated grapes. The vineyards are worked with regular ploughing and grass cover to manage vine vigour naturally. Treatments are carefully managed and kept to a minimum to protect the environment. This commitment demands daily attention, strict discipline and a deep connection with nature, so that every wine faithfully expresses the terroir.

Winemaking approach

In the cellar, intervention is kept to a minimum to preserve the fruit’s purity and each appellation’s authentic character. Vinification respects the rhythms of nature and brings out the best in every plot. Thanks to this artisanal approach, Domaine Claude Nouveau wines are renowned for their elegance, typicity and graceful ageing potential. Since 2021, the estate’s dedication to sustainability has been recognised by the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) level 3 certification, France’s highest environmental standard.