Santenay 1er Cru rouge "Clos De La Comme" AOC 2020
A finely fruited, finesse-rich Pinot Noir from a vineyard site that borders directly on Chassagne-Montrachet. The purchased grapes are organically certified (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter).
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Bottler: Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson, Impasse du Clou, 21190 Saint-Romain / France
In the glass
Colour
Fairly dense cherry red.
Nose
Red-berried and cherry-like, yet transparent and clear, with floral notes, subtle spices and barely perceptible wood.
Palate
Grainy to fine-grained tannins, crisp acidity and lively red as well as dark fruit, rounded off by a hint of vanilla and cinnamon; slightly bitter components provide grip and drinking flow.
Character
The elegant, charming side of Santenay – pure fruit juice in the foreground, with tension and a creamy texture.
Pairing
Braised pheasant with savoy cabbage, grilled sea bass fillet with rosemary or pappardelle with cavolo nero and lentils.
Notes
Hand-harvested, partially destemmed and spontaneously fermented; ten to twelve months' ageing in barriques and tonneaux, of which no more than 10 % are replaced each year. Sulphur is only added at bottling, with a maximum of 40–50 mg/l total sulphites.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
A fairly dense cherry red.
Nose
Here we find a Santenay of unusual finesse: red-berried and cherry-like, yet clear and translucent on the nose, underpinned by floral notes, along with subtle spice nuances and only a hint of wood. Hardly surprising, as the Clos borders directly onto Chassagne-Montrachet.
Palate
Already captivatingly charming. Grainy to fine-grained tannins meet a gentle melt, crisp acidity and lively red and dark fruit, rounded off by a touch of vanilla and cinnamon. The juice of pure fruit dominates and ensures remarkable drinkability – while slightly tart components lend the wine character and a perceptible grip.
Terroir & origin
The Clos de la Comme lies at 280 metres in Santenay. At 21.61 hectares, La Comme is a large vineyard site whose upper part is classified as Village. The Clos de la Colle forms the heart of the site and borders directly onto Chassagne-Montrachet. The Buisson estate itself farms its parcels in Saint-Romain, Santenay and Beaune according to biodynamic principles.
Grape variety & vinification
Pinot Noir, dry, 13.0% vol. The grapes are purchased, but are organically certified (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter). Hand-harvested, partial destemming, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel vats with pigeage and remontage. Malolactic fermentation takes place spontaneously in cask. Maturation lasts ten to twelve months in 228-, 350- and 500-litre casks, of which no more than 10% are replaced each year. Fined with bentonite, filtered only very coarsely, and sulphured only at bottling with a maximum of 40 to 50 mg/l total sulphites.
Food recommendations
Ideal table companions: braised pheasant with savoy cabbage, alongside grilled sea bass fillet with rosemary or pappardelle with cavolo nero and lentils.
Special features
A 1er Cru that places freshness and fruit above weight, showing just how refined Pinot Noir from Santenay can be.
