Louis Lequin
Santenay Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2021
| Denomination | AOC Santenay Rouge |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 10–16 months in French oak barriques, with 20–30% new wood depending on the vintage. |
- Identity: Santenay AOC still red 2021, 100% Pinot Noir, 13% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Old vines: grapes harvested from 45–60 year old vines, limited production
- Vinification: hand-picked, cold maceration, fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: matured for 10–16 months in French oak barriques, 20–30% new wood
- Taste and pairings: ruby colour, notes of red fruits; ideal with meats, cured meats, cheeses; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine is it
This Santenay Rouge by Louis Lequin is a still wine that embodies all the elegance of Burgundy. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, it displays a ruby red hue and an aromatic profile defined by intense red fruit notes. On the palate, it offers a balanced, rich and well-bodied sip. Perfect when decanted an hour before serving, it pairs beautifully with meat dishes such as beef, lamb and poultry, as well as platters of mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red wine is crafted in Santenay, from old vines aged between forty-five and sixty years, mostly concentrated in the Hâtes area. The agricultural management preserves the authentic expression of the soils by using only organic fertilisers, natural grassing and integrated protection. The use of the traditional Cordon Royat pruning limits yield and ensures perfect sun exposure for the bunches, transferring all the territorial richness of Burgundy into the glass.
How it is produced
The creation of the wine begins with a manual harvest, followed by crushing and destemming that preserves a small proportion of whole bunches. The meticulous vinification process unfolds over a month: it starts with cold maceration, continues with fermentation conducted exclusively by indigenous yeasts, and concludes with a delicate extraction phase. The final ageing takes place over a period of between ten and sixteen months in French oak barrels. The measured use of new wood supports the natural structure of the wine, enhancing the fruity aromas without compromising its typical freshness.
History and Curiosities
The flagship cuvée of the Louis Lequin estate, this elegant red wine originates from the renowned Santenay region in Burgundy. The pure Pinot Noir is crafted from vines aged 45-60 years, located mainly in the historic ‘Les Hâtes’ vineyard. Every stage of production reflects deep artisanal dedication, from the entirely manual harvest to natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. A carefully balanced maturation in French oak barriques gives this limited production of just 9,000 bottles a harmonious structure, enhancing its rich aromatic bouquet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Santenay Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Santenay AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Louis Lequin |
| Story | History and Curiosities The flagship cuvée of the Louis Lequin estate, this elegant red wine originates from the renowned Santenay region in Burgundy. The pure Pinot Noir is crafted from vines aged 45-60 years, located mainly in the historic ‘Les Hâtes’ vineyard. Every stage of production reflects deep artisanal dedication, from the entirely manual harvest to natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. A carefully balanced maturation in French oak barriques gives this limited production of just 9,000 bottles a harmonious structure, enhancing its rich aromatic bouquet. |
| Origin | Santenay (Burgundy, France) |
| Fermentation | 1 week |
| Production technique | 100% manual harvest; crushing and destemming mostly with a small proportion of whole bunches; cold maceration; fermentation with only indigenous yeasts; ageing for 10–16 months in French oak barriques (20–30% new wood); Royat cordon pruning. |
| Wine making | 100% manual harvest; crushing and destemming mostly with a small proportion of whole bunches. Vinification lasts about a month in three stages: 1 week of cold maceration, 1 week of fermentation with only indigenous yeasts, 2 weeks of maceration/extraction for a delicate yet sustained extraction. Ageing for 10–16 months in French oak barriques, with 20–30% new wood depending on the vintage. |
| Aging | Aged for 10–16 months in French oak barriques, with 20–30% new wood depending on the vintage. |
| Year production | 9000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |