Jessiaume Santenay 1er Gravieres Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jessiaume
Label Name:
 
Santenay 1er Gravieres Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter (Charles Curtis MW) 93 pts (2021); Inside Burgundy / Jasper Morris 93; Guide Hachette 2024: 'Vin remarquable' / coup de coeur; Vivino avg 4. 1/5

Tasting Note
Ripe apple and tropical fruit with an exotic floral edge, toasted almond and citrus notes. Rich, dense palate with bright freshness and a long, nutty mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled salmon, lobster, mushroom risotto, crème fraîche–based dishes, soft cheeses (Brie, Comté). Asian: sushi and sashimi, miso‑glazed black cod, steamed white fish with ginger & scallions, Cantonese roasted duck, mild tempura.

Production Method
Grapes gently whole-cluster pressed; indigenous yeast fermentation in oak (≈30% new); 12 months élevage in barrels without bâtonnage, followed by additional tank ageing.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jessiaume (est. 1850; c.14 ha) is a family-run Santenay producer bought by Sir David Murray in 2007; managed by the Jessiaume family producing village and premier-cru Burgundies.