The 2021 Santenay “Les Terrasses de Bievaux” is an elegant and balanced wine, showcasing the finesse of Chardonnay grown on Santenay’s hillsides. Its minerality and freshness make it an ideal choice to pair with refined dishes, while offering aging potential for those who appreciate more evolved wines. This wine is a true reflection of the skill of Domaine Justin Girardin and the Burgundy terroir.
2021 Santenay Les Terrasses de Bievaux Justin Girardin
€31.20
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The 2021 Santenay “Les Terrasses de Bievaux” is an elegant and balanced wine, showcasing the finesse of Chardonnay grown on Santenay’s hillsides. Its minerality and freshness make it an ideal choice to pair with refined dishes, while offering aging potential for those who appreciate more evolved wines. This wine is a true reflection of the skill of Domaine Justin Girardin and the Burgundy terroir.
Winery: Domaine Justin Girardin
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay
Region: Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Santenay
Color: White
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Description
The 2021 Santenay “Les Terrasses de Bievaux” from Domaine Justin Girardin is a dry white wine from the prestigious Santenay appellation, located in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. This family-run estate, now led by Justin Girardin, the 13th generation of winemakers, perfectly showcases the unique character of Santenay’s terroir, particularly the “Terrasses de Bievaux” parcel, renowned for its ideal exposure and rich soils.
This wine is made from vines grown on hillsides with a southeast exposure, ensuring optimal ripeness of the Chardonnay grapes. The Santenay terroir, with its limestone and marl soils, imparts both elegance and structure to the wine. The estate’s environmentally conscious viticulture practices enhance the authenticity and purity of this Chardonnay.
Blend
The 2021 Santenay “Les Terrasses de Bievaux” is 100% Chardonnay, the emblematic grape of the region, expressing finesse and minerality in this particular terroir.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow with bright golden highlights, reflecting its youthful vibrancy.
Nose: The nose is expressive and complex, combining aromas of white-fleshed fruits such as pear and apple, with delicate floral notes of linden and almond, accented by subtle hints of minerality and flint.
Palate: On the palate, this Santenay stands out for its freshness and balance. The texture is silky, with a bright acidity that highlights flavors of white fruits and citrus. A chalky minerality adds depth, while the finish is long and persistent, with a hint of toasted hazelnut.
Aging Potential
This wine can be enjoyed now to appreciate its freshness and liveliness, but it also has the potential to age gracefully over 5 to 7 years, gaining roundness and complexity with time.
Food Pairings
Grilled fish such as sea bream or bass
Scallops with cream or lemon butter
Roast chicken with seasonal vegetables
Mushroom risotto
Aged cheeses like Comté or Cantal
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