Jean-Baptiste Jessiaume - Santenay "La Forge" 2020

Jean-Baptiste Jessiaume

Santenay

"La Forge"

2020

75cl

NAME: From water nymph to god of wine. Santenay boasts a double vocation, spa and wine-growing. Located at the very south of the Côte de Beaune, this wine presents delicate nuances depending on the hill. Santenay has a number of urban areas and hamlets. The view from the top of Mont de Sène and Mount Trois Croix extends far and wide, and human occupation dates back to prehistoric times. The Sorine windmill is also part of the history of the municipality. Greyish limestone occupies the tops of the hills reaching an altitude of 500 metres. As the hill descends: oolitic limestone, white oolite, kidney marl and limestone, lower oolite on a
marl layer up to 300 meters above sea level.
A perfectly exposed vineyard (from east to south).

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay

SURFACE: 1.1 hectares

SOIL: Limestone

VINIFICATION: 100% harvested manually, upon arrival in the cellar the grapes are pressed directly without pressing. After a light decantation the musts are directly placed into the barrels. Matured for 12 months, 70% in barrels and 30% in vats.

TASTING: Color with golden reflections. On the nose it has sweet, floral and fresh almond aromas. A combination of freshness with tension and spicy notes in the mouth.

AGING POTENTIAL: 7 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 13° C

GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS: To be combined with a creamy dish such as risotto or a hard cheese along the lines of comté.