2019 Château de la Crée Maranges Blanc Sur le Bois

The Maranges area, which mainly grows Pinot Noir plus some Chardonnay, forms a link between the Côte-d'Or and the Saône-et-Loire. The vineyards are intertwined with those of neighbouring Santenay, with which it shares a number of well-established Premiers Crus. The vineyards are mostly south/south-west facing and lie at an altitude of 240-400 metres. Depending on the location, some brown limestone soils and chalk marls can also be found. The wines from the appellation in Burgundy still have an excellent price/quality ratio........ Read more under the link: Appellation

The Maranges Blanc Sur le Bois has a delicate golden color in glass with white flowers in the nose (hawthorn, acacia, honeysuckle) with the years it gets tones of flint and honey that contribute to its personality. The Maranges Blanc is a smooth and subtle elegant white Burgundy, fresh fruit, light butter due to the aging in oak and above all perfectly balanced.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address and contact information

ABOUT SANTENAY

Santenay is located just south of Chassagne Montrachet and is the southernmost village of Burgundy's famous "Cote D'or" ("Golden Coast") region. The etymology of Santenay is most likely linked to the word "Sanctus", which refers to a sacred place before the Christian era. The appellation, with a total of 140 ha of vines, consists of three areas, one next to Chassagne, one around the village and one just south of the village. It is now mainly a Pinot Noir appellation, but the Chardonnay reveals great potential there.

ABOUT CHATEAU DE LA CRÉE

The venerable Château de la Crée estate in Santenay, Burgundy, dates back to the 15th century, when it was owned by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to Philip the Good and founder of the Hospices de Beaune. Today, the Château’s vineyards encompass seven rare Premier Cru blocks nestled entirely along the famed Côte d’Or escarpment, home to some of the world’s most legendary Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Ken and Grace Evenstad, founders and owners of Domaine Serene Winery, brought their passion for great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay full circle when they purchased the revered Burgundy estate Château de la Crée in April 2015. Since their first vintage in 1990, The Evenstads have produced world-class, award-winning wines. Recently, the Domaine Serene 2010 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir and the 2014 Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay were named in the top 3 Wines of the World by Wine Spectator Magazine. such high regard by the publication. In addition, in 2016 Domaine Serene was awarded the World's Best Pinot Noir for their Winery Hill Pinot Noir, winning Platinum Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Through their relentless pursuit of quality and innovation, the Evenstads have gained worldwide recognition as an iconic producer of world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They apply that knowledge and experience to elevate the wines of the Santenay region to the next level........ Read more under the Tab: Winery

WINE-FOOD SUGGESTIONS:

• Baked chicken fillet with lemon and tarragon
  The wine's fresh acids cut beautifully through the juicy meat, while tarragon enhances the wine's aromatic side.

• Salad with avocado, cucumber and goat cheese
  The creaminess of the avocado and the freshness of the cucumber match well with the soft fruit and mineral structure of the wine.

• Pasta with green asparagus, lemon cream and Parmesan cheese
  The citrus aromas of the wine enhance the freshness of the dish, while the creamy sauce provides a round match.

• Oven-baked cod with fennel and white wine sauce
  The delicate structure of the fish and the aniseed character of fennel match perfectly with the subtle wood influence and tension in the wine.

• Scallops with cauliflower cream and beurre noisette
  The nutty sauce and soft cauliflower beautifully bring out the round mouthfeel and refined notes of the Chardonnay.

• Risotto with lobster, lemon zest and tarragon
  The creamy risotto and the salty-sweet lobster go beautifully with the balance of acidity, fruit and soft wood tones in the wine.