Bachelet Monnot Santenay Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bachelet Monnot
Label Name:
 
Santenay Vieilles Vignes Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 88-90; recommended drinking window cited 2023–2035

Tasting Note
Brambly red fruits (raspberry, cherry), light sous-bois, black pepper and tobacco notes; medium-bodied, crunchy tannins, mineral core and a spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), miso-glazed salmon, shiitake ramen or soy‑braised pork.

Production Method
Practicing organic viticulture, hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation with partial whole clusters; aged ~12 months in French oak (limited new oak).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot — founded 2005 by brothers Marc & Alexandre Bachelet; ~22 ha across Santenay, Maranges, Puligny and more; low-yield, sustainable/organic practices.