Santenay sits at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, the last village before the Côte d'Or runs out, and it produces some of the best value red Burgundy on the slope.
Tasting Notes
Dark cherry, spice and a touch of forest floor on the nose, leading to a supple and charming palate. Santenay is sturdier and more rustic than Volnay or Chambolle, with a firmer edge to the fruit, and it is meant to be drunk rather than cellared for decades. Approachable young and genuinely useful at the table.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
- Origin: France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay
- Style: Dry red, medium bodied, approachable
- Viticulture: Certified organic and biodynamic on the estate vineyards
Food Pairing
Roast chicken, pork, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, and medium cheeses.
Serving
Serve at 15 to 16°C. Open fifteen minutes before pouring.
About the Producer
Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in Beaune in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, who had arrived from Chablis at the age of 22. His son Maurice bought the Clos des Mouches in 1921 and began building the family's own vineyard holdings, and Robert Drouhin, who took over in 1957, added parcels in many of Burgundy's greatest grand crus. The house is run today by the fourth generation, Frédéric, Véronique, Philippe and Laurent, from cellars beneath the old town of Beaune dug between the 13th and 18th centuries. Every estate vineyard has been farmed organically and biodynamically since 1993, making Drouhin the largest biodynamic producer in Burgundy.
