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D.J. Santenay 1Er Cru Les Gravieres Red
The Domaine was created in 1850 by the Jessiaume family. Between 2006 and 2020, the Domaine is owned by a Scottish businessman, Sir David Murray. After generations of Jessiaume making the wines, a new team has arrived in 2014 and the Domaine changed its direction. The wines are hand crafted with minimal intervention. In order to do that, new investments in equipment and renovating the winery took place immediately. Harvest and sorting are done by hand. Small elevators are used to fill the tanks. Vinification is done with natural yeasts and the extractions are gentle and controlled. The goal is to obtain elegant and fine wines which respect the terroir. After sorting in the vineyard and in the winery, the grapes are de-stemmed and then directly put in tank. Cold pre-fermentation maceration is performed for 5 days. The spontaneous fermentation then starts. The grapes will stay in tank for roughly 3 weeks during alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then put in oak barrels by gravity (30% new oak) for 16 months. No filtration or fining is performed.
Country:
France
Type:
Red Wine – Light
ABV:
13%
Tasting Notes:
Intense nose, and at the same time elegant. Fresh fruits with a floaral, smoky touch. Generous mouth, balanced, well present. Smoked notes with a long finish with a beautiful tannic texture.
Best Paired With:
Domaine Jessiaume Santenay Premier Cru Les Gravieres Red is best enjoyed with slow-cooked dishes like braised veal or beef, glazed poultry, duck, goose, and game birds.
Storage:
Cool place at room temperature up to 21 degrees Celsius
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