Louis Lequin
& Fils Santenay Rouge 1er Cru La Comme 2022
Other years:
2023| Denomination | AOC Santenay Rouge |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Other years | 2023 |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Santenay Rouge Premier Cru La Comme by Louis Lequin is a still red wine from Burgundy. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, it displays a ruby red colour. The aromatic profile is floral and fruity, dominated by notes of cherry and raspberry that precede a medium to full-bodied sip. On the palate, it is balanced and pleasant, with a creamy texture and a refined finish. It pairs perfectly with pork, game, and mature cheeses, offering its best expression after one hour of decanting at a temperature between 16 and 18 degrees.
Where it comes from
This Santenay originates from the Côte-d’Or area in France. The Premier Cru La Comme classification identifies a territory capable of giving the wine a distinctive style. Producer Louis Lequin manages a seven-hectare vineyard estate in various locations across Burgundy, embracing renowned terroirs such as Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Corton, and Nuits Saint Georges. This presence in the region allows for the production of grapes of outstanding quality, faithfully reflecting the landscape of origin.
How it is produced
The production process is based on viticultural practices aimed at maximising the expression of the vines. The vines are trained using the Cordon de Royat pruning method, a key technique for limiting yields and encouraging bunch aeration. This canopy management increases sun exposure, bringing the fruit to optimal ripeness, resulting in greater intensity of colour and aromas. After careful vinification, the wine develops a balanced structure, maintaining a clean sip. Thanks to its excellent backbone, it has a remarkable ageing potential, estimated between ten and fifteen years, during which it will further evolve, enhancing its gustatory precision.
History and Curiosities
The Santenay Rouge 1er Cru La Comme 2022 is a superb expression of Burgundy, crafted by Louis Lequin & Fils. It originates from a seven-hectare estate in the renowned Côte-d’Or, where pure Pinot Noir grapes are cultivated with utmost dedication. Through the use of Cordon de Royat pruning, the estate skilfully limits yields to encourage better aeration and sun exposure for the bunches, enhancing their ripening, colour, and aromas. This meticulous care in the vineyard results in an elegant wine, with a floral and fruity profile, extraordinarily balanced and creamy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
I prune the Pinot Noir vines according to the Cordon de Royat method; this allows me to limit the yield, to aerate the vine and to give more sunlight to the grapes. These factors give greater grape maturity, more colour and more flavour. Read more
| Name | Louis Lequin & Fils Santenay Rouge 1er Cru La Comme 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Santenay AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Louis Lequin |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Santenay Rouge 1er Cru La Comme 2022 is a superb expression of Burgundy, crafted by Louis Lequin & Fils. It originates from a seven-hectare estate in the renowned Côte-d’Or, where pure Pinot Noir grapes are cultivated with utmost dedication. Through the use of Cordon de Royat pruning, the estate skilfully limits yields to encourage better aeration and sun exposure for the bunches, enhancing their ripening, colour, and aromas. This meticulous care in the vineyard results in an elegant wine, with a floral and fruity profile, extraordinarily balanced and creamy. |
| Origin | Santenay, Burgundy, France |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |