2022 Château de la Crée Santenay Rouge Clos de La Confrérie

Clos de la Confrérie, a name inherited from the neighboring "Confrérie" or society, is a unique plot nestled in the heart of Santenay le Haut with a western exposure. The vines have reached their optimal age, allowing them to possess a high degree of concentration in our wines. The soil consists of small gravel and clay in the upper layer, giving way to more sandy soils when dug deeper. The vineyard was planted around 1985 and is 1.1 hectares in size, so as with all wines from Chateau de la Crée, supply is very limited.

Just like 2015, the 2018 vintage also brought a broad smile to the faces of winemakers and Burgundy wine lovers. The generous wines of this sunny vintage stand out. 2018 shares many similarities with 2015, with the understanding that yields were clearly lower (and prices have risen substantially since 2016). It was an average warm year in which, once flowering had taken place, there were no particular issues and very healthy fruit could be harvested. The Santenay Rouge Premier Cru Gravières underwent 18 months of aging in French oak barriques, 40% of which were new oak. In addition, the wine also underwent long bottle aging in the Château's beautiful cellars. As with all its wines, La Crée releases its wines considerably later than most Burgundy wineries.

The Santenay "Clos de la Conférie" will undoubtedly charm you with its deep ruby-red garnet colour. The intense nose displays aromas of blackcurrant and black pepper. The palate is refined with aromas of blackcurrant, silky tannins, and floral characteristics (notes of minerality). A very pleasant wine to savor, but gastronomically superb with robust, aromatic dishes, fiber-rich meats, marbled meats and brown sauces, rib steaks, braised lamb, and poultry – roasted or glazed.

FUN FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick up the wine, you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the main road with ample parking. Click here for our address and contact information.

ABOUT SANTENAY

Santenay is situated exactly south of Chassagne Montrachet and is the southernmost village of Burgundy's famous "Côte 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 hectares of planted vines, consists of three areas: one next to Chassagne, one around the village, and one just south of the village. It is currently primarily a Pinot Noir appellation, but the Chardonnay reveals high 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 comprise seven rare Premier Cru blocks situated entirely along the famous Côte d'Or slope, 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, completed the circle in their passion for great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay when they purchased the respected Burgundian wine 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 placed in the top 3 of Wines of the World by Wine Spectator Magazine, enjoying such high esteem due to the publication. Furthermore, in 2016, Domaine Serene was awarded the best Pinot Noir in the world for their Winery Hill Pinot Noir, with which they won Platinum Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Through their continuous 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 from the Santenay region to a higher level........ Read more under the Tab: Winery