Winery:
Domaine Benoît Girardin
Grapes:
100% Pinot Noir
Region:
Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay Premier Cru, France
Volume:
750ml
Vintage:
2022
Description:
Santenay Premier Cru "Clos Rousseau" Rouge 2022 by Domaine Benoît Girardin is an elegant and expressive Burgundy Pinot Noir from one of Santenay's most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. It showcases vibrant red berry fruits, delicate floral aromas, and subtle earthy and spicy notes, complemented by fine tannins and refreshing acidity. The wine is refined, well-balanced, and offers excellent structure with the potential to develop further complexity with bottle aging.
Food Pairing:
Roast duck, grilled lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses.
TASTING NOTES
• Nose –
Fresh aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, layered with violet, subtle spice, forest floor, and a touch of oak.
• Taste –
Medium-bodied with silky tannins, featuring flavors of red cherries, cranberries, raspberries, gentle spice, and earthy minerality balanced by lively acidity.
• Finish –
Long, elegant, and persistent, leaving lingering notes of red fruits, soft spice, and refined mineral complexity.
