Château de la CréeSantenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard'
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Pinot Noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' of the Château de la Crée is in the top 10 of wines of Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard'.
Taste structure of the Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' from the Château de la Crée
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' of Château de la Crée in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' of Château de la Crée in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, leather or red cherry.
Food and wine pairings with Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard'
Pairings that work perfectly with Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard'
Original food and wine pairings with Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard'
The Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' of Château de la Crée matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), sauté of veal with the moulinex cookeo or pheasant with mushrooms and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Château de la Crée's Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' from Château de la Crée are 2015, 2011, 2014, 2008 and 2013.
Informations about the Château de la Crée
The Château de la Crée is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard'
The wine region of Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' is located in the region of Santenay Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lucien Muzard & Fils or the Château de la Crée produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Santenay 1er Cru 'Clos Faubard' often reveals types of flavors of butter, non oak or pepper and sometimes also flavors of red cherry, leather or strawberries.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Astringent
Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.
