Vincent & Sophie Morey Santenay 1er Cru Beaurepaire Rouge 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent & Sophie Morey
Label Name:
 
Santenay 1er Cru Beaurepaire Rouge
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Santenay (Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Reviewed by Burghound (tasting note referenced for the 2018 Beaurepaire). Domaine Morey Santenay premier-cru bottlings commonly receive ~90–93 from critics (see Burghound/Wine Advocate on adjacent vintages)

Tasting Note
A medium-bodied Pinot Noir with poached plum, black cherry, cassis and raspberry, earth and forest-floor notes; fleshy and juicy with fine structure and a mildly austere, balanced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck breast, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), soy-glazed mushrooms, teriyaki salmon.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; partial whole-cluster pressing/fermentation (often high %); fermented in small vessels and matured 12–16 months in French oak (approx. 25–45% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent & Sophie Morey (est. 2006) is a family domaine from Santenay/Chassagne with ~20 ha across premier cru sites; they focus on terroir-driven, low-intervention viticulture.