Domaine Prieur-Brunet - Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau 2016
Burgundy
White
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Situated on a mid-slope hillside, on stony soils, Clos Rousseau expresses itself with notes of white flowers (acacia) and citrus, supported by hints of brioche, hazelnuts and almonds. The palate is fine and elegant, combining roundness and volume contrasted by a beautiful minerality.
Features
Estate
Domaine Prieur-Brunet
Cuvée
1er Cru Clos Rousseau
Vintage
2016
Designation
Santenay 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Mid-slope vineyards on stony soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual in small cases
Winemaking
Gentle pressing, fermentation in barrels of which 1/ 3 are new
Breeding
15 months on lees in barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Aromas of white flowers (acacia) and citrus, with notes of hazelnut, almond and brioche.
Mouth
Elegant and fine, beautiful minerality, brioche notes
Serve
AT 12°C
Drink before
2025+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with foie gras and onion compote, mussels curry, baked guinea fowl...
Domaine Prieur-Brunet
Santenay
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
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Note and review by M. M O. Published on 12/12/2019
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