Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jeanmarc Vincent
Label Name:
 
Santenay Vignes Denses
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) – 91 pts (2020); Positive coverage/tasting notes in Burgundy Report; Listed by The Wine Society (12. Sources: Vinous, Burgundy Report, The Wine Society, retailer listings

Tasting Note
White peach, citrus and white flowers with flinty mineral and light pastry/oak notes. Medium-plus body, creamy texture, bright acidity and a saline, slightly peachy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, buttered lobster, grilled salmon, creamy poultry dishes, soft cheeses (Comté, Brie). Asian: miso-glazed black cod, yakitori, sushi/sashimi (fatty fish), mild Thai green curry, stir-fried mushrooms with soy.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from high-density plantings (≈14,000 vines/ha); gentle pressing, fermentation and élevage in large oak (≈300L) with lees ageing and occasional bâtonnage; limited sulfur; Diam closure.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Anne‑Marie & Jean‑Marc Vincent is a family domaine in Santenay; Jean‑Marc returned to the family vineyards and favors high-density plantings, low yields and terroir-driven Burgundian Chardonnay.