Jessiaume Santenay 1er Gravieres Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jessiaume
Label Name:
 
Santenay 1er Gravieres Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Santenay, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter: 92 pts (Charles Curtis MW, tasting note); Vinous (Neal Martin): 88–90 pts (2021); Vivino average ~4. 2/5; multiple merchant listings cite 13–13

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black berries with violet, earth and leather notes. Fresh acidity, fine tannins and an elegant, lingering finish; medium-bodied with poised fruit and subtle spice.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso‑glazed fish, teriyaki chicken, Korean bulgogi, shiitake and soy noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-sorted, destemmed, 5-day cold pre-fermentation maceration, spontaneous/native yeast fermentation, ~3-week cuvaison, aged 14 months in oak (≈25% new), no fining.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jessiaume is a 15‑ha Burgundian estate (Santenay/Pommard), organic-certified (since 2019), practising low-intervention viticulture and traditional Burgundian vinification focused on terroir-driven Premier Crus.