Vincent & Sophie Morey Santenay Les Hates Rouge 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent & Sophie Morey
Label Name:
 
Santenay Les Hates Rouge
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
90 Wine Spectator (2018); Vivino average ~4. 0/5; commonly scored ~90 by retailers/reviews for village-level Santenay Les Hâtes vintages

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; ripe red and black cherry, plum, earth, forest floor and tobacco with hints of cocoa and spice. Medium-bodied, silky texture, refined tannins and a mineral, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, charcuterie; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, teriyaki salmon, mushroom gyoza.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentations with indigenous yeasts, occasional partial whole-cluster; aged 12–16 months in French oak (minor % new); minimal SO2 and light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent & Sophie Morey (est. 2006). Family-run estate in Côte de Beaune farming multiple village and premier-cru sites using traditional, low-intervention methods.