Jessiaume Père & Fils Domaine Santenay la Cassière 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jessiaume Père & Fils
Label Name:
 
Domaine Santenay la Cassière
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris (JM) 87-90; Neal Martin (NM) 89-91; Decanter 94 and listed in Decanter’s Top 10 Red Burgundy Values 2022; noted by The Wine Society

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherries and raspberries with a floral lift, subtle allspice and earthy notes; medium-bodied, silky polished tannins, bright acidity and a long refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, duck breast, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon or aubergine, shiitake mushroom stir-fries, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; grapes destemmed, 5-day cold pre-fermentation maceration, spontaneous (native) fermentation, ~3-week cuvaison; aged 12 months in oak (≈20% new); no fining.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1850 in Santenay (≈15 ha); converted to organic viticulture; William Waterkeyn leads winemaking; ownership transferred to Dr Jean‑François Le Bigot in 2020.