Santenay, Petit Aigle AOP 2020

Wine Description for Santenay Petit Aigle AOP 2020 by Boris Champy

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, quite intense garnet red in the glass – a classic Pinot Noir with Burgundian elegance.

Nose

After initial decanting, a seductive bouquet unfolds of black cherries, sour cherries and plums, accentuated by sloe berries. These are joined by herbal notes, mineral stone and nuances of dark chocolate – a multi-layered, Burgundian aromatic profile with subtle wood spice.

Palate

Here the Santenay shows its full class: silky and juicy, the dark fruit caresses the palate. The ripe, rounded acidity branches elegantly through the fruit structure and lends the wine vibrant freshness. The tannin presents itself supple, largely integrated and provides that roundness and charm one expects from a fine Burgundy. No profound complexity, but all the more approachable elegance.

Terroir & Origin

Santenay, the southernmost appellation of the Côte d’Or, delivers a characterful Pinot Noir here. The mineral notes reveal the Burgundian provenance, whilst the fruit abundance reflects the warmer location at the southern end of the Côte.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Organically certified Pinot Noir (Ecocert), 70% destemmed with a proportion of whole bunches. Spontaneous fermentation, gentle extraction and maturation over 10-12 months in tonneaux. Bottled unfiltered – crafted with clean winemaking, without over-extraction.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with bavette steak with roasted potatoes and grilled green asparagus, smoked spare ribs with grilled oranges or vegetarian roasted potatoes with aioli and pine nut butter. The wine pairs exceptionally well with grilled meat and hearty vegetable dishes.

Special Features

Boris Champy’s Négoce series „Petit Aigle“ proves that purchased grape material in the right hands can lead to authentic, characterful wines. A very charming, approachable Burgundy with excellent value for pleasure.