Domaine de l'AbbayeSantenay 1 er Cru
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The Santenay 1 er Cru of the Domaine de l'Abbaye is in the top 0 of wines of Santenay Premier Cru.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Abbaye's Santenay 1 er Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Roi des noirs
Light, simple fruity reds with a pale ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, showing understated red fruit aromas. Discreet rustic profile. Preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its heritage value, it belongs to the ancient varieties whose commercial spread has nearly vanished, studied for their genetic interest. Rare black variety, little documented, grown in confidential quantities.
Informations about the Domaine de l'Abbaye
The Domaine de l'Abbaye is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Santenay Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santenay Premier Cru
12 Premier Cru vineyards in southern Cote de Beaune, last village before the Cote Chalonnaise: mainly Pinot Noir (~80%) and Chardonnay. Reds with frank and direct character — deep ruby, nose of cherry, strawberry, raspberry and fine spice notes, structured palate with firm tannins. Flagship vineyards: Les Gravieres, Clos de Tavannes, La Comme, Beauregard. Fresh whites with white fruits and flowers.
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: Unbalanced
Said of a wine whose different elements are not perceived in a harmonious and pleasant way. This is not necessarily a defect, it can be a wine that is too young and not yet blended.
