Vincent & Sophie Morey Santenay 1er Cru Beaurepaire Rouge 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent & Sophie Morey
Label Name:
 
Santenay 1er Cru Beaurepaire Rouge
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
the domaine’s Santenay Premier Crus (nearby vintages) have received strong scores (e. g. , Wine Spectator 92 for the 2020 Beaurepaire). Retail and critic notes praise the 2019 cuvée’s concentration and texture

Tasting Note
Ripe cherry and raspberry fruit with undergrowth and subtle mocha/licorice notes; medium–full body, velvety texture, gentle tannins and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, mushroom risotto, lamb or beef ragu; charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian pairings: Peking duck, teriyaki-glazed salmon, miso aubergine, Korean BBQ short ribs, shiitake-based stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; fermented and aged in Burgundian oak barrels (approximately 45% new oak reported for the cuvée), traditional élevage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent & Sophie Morey (est. 2006) farms vineyards in Santenay and neighboring villages; family producers with roots in Chassagne-Montrachet and Santenay, focusing on careful, traditional viticulture.