La Mysterial Santenay 1er Cru 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Mysterial
Label Name:
 
Santenay 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
comparable Santenay 1er Cru 2015s scored ~90–93 (examples: Decanter/KL Wines reviews of other producers' Santenay 2015s)

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry with violet, earthy underbrush, white pepper and subtle truffle. Silky texture, fine chalky tannins, medium-full body and a long savory, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roast pork, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheeses (Brie, Tomme). Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, teriyaki chicken, beef bulgogi, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional Burgundian fermentation with gentle extraction, matured 12–18 months in French oak (light new oak), then bottled after light fining/filtering.

Vineyard Info
La Mysterial(e) appears to be a négociant/label (importer-distributed) sourcing Santenay Premier Cru fruit. Limited public history for this specific bottling; marketed by importers such as Century Beverage / Maison de Grand Esprit.