Domaine de la Croix Senaillet - Bourgogne Chardonnay Romantic 2012
Burgundy
White
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Drink or Keep
89/100
Robert Parker
"The Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012 Romantic comes from the 0.65-hectare "Les Quincys" parcel and spent nine months in oak foudres. It has a bright bouquet with subtle notes of lemon and buttercup. The palate is well-balanced with lively acidity: it may lack a little depth on the finish, but it reveals a pleasant ginger aftertaste. Good." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet
Cuvée
Chardonnay Romantic
Vintage
2012
Designation
Bourgogne
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Les Quincys plot (0.65 ha), clay-limestone soil, east-facing
Viticulture
certified organic farming
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
slow, gentle, low-pressure pneumatic pressing, very slow alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation
Breeding
in tuns for 9 months on fine lees
Tasting & pairing
Eye
light golden yellow colour
Nose
well opened with notes of exotic fruits, coconut, milk caramel
Mouth
fruity palate, tender and flavoursome, with an aromatic alliance of crunchy fruits discreetly flavoured with vanilla
Serve
at 11-13°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with veal blanquette with oyster mushrooms, parsley ham...
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet
Burgundy
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated area (2023 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Dom. de la Croix Senaillet was founded in 1969 by Maurice Martin, who gradually abandoned mixed farming in favor of vines. In 1990, his son Richard took over the family estate, before being joined by his brother Stéphane in 1992. The property, initially 6.5 ha, has grown to 25 ha today, spread over 52 parcels that have been certified organic since 2010. Building on their experience, in 2015 the brothers acquired Dom. de Mont Épin in Clessé (13 ha).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012 Romantic comes from the 0.65-hectare "Les Quincys" parcel and spent nine months in oak foudres. It has a bright bouquet with subtle notes of lemon and buttercup. The palate is well-balanced with lively acidity: it may lack a little depth on the finish, but it reveals a pleasant ginger aftertaste. Good.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN CHRISTOPHE G. Published on 02/02/2015
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Note and review by M. JEAN M. Published on 22/08/2015
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