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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTSantenay Premier Cru ‘Le Petit Clos Rousseau’
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Flavours
Pinot Noir
Blackcurrant
Cherry
Cranberry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Violet
Black Pepper
Liquorice
Vanilla
Pinot NoirBlackcurrantCherryCranberryRaspberryStrawberryVioletBlack PepperLiquoriceVanilla- Perfumed cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant with violet lift
- Silky tannins and a seamless, elegant palate
- Premier Cru Le Petit Clos Rousseau, from old vines and limited
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About this Wine
Ex Nihilo’s Clos Rousseau Premier Cru 2024 shows the perfumed side of Santenay: cherry, raspberry, and blackcurrant glide into violet, spice, and silky tannins. Elegant, complex, and limited.
Flavour Profile
Floral and perfumed, with cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, violet, black pepper, and a silky, seamless finish.
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Fruitiness
Acidity
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Young and vibrant now, with the promise of greater depth with time.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
youthful and vibrant now, with even more to give later
Tasting Notes
A Santenay Premier Cru brimming with cherry, raspberry, spice, and a velvet touch of violet.
Silk and Spice
This Santenay Premier Cru is a Pinot Noir that sings in layers: ripe cherry and raspberry leap forward, grounded by darker blackcurrant and cranberry bite. Violet perfumes lift the wine, while notes of black pepper, liquorice, and vanilla lace through a silky, seamless palate. A wine that balances freshness with finesse, and fruit with spice.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
Le Petit Clos Rousseau is a Premier Cru vineyard in the southern village of Santenay, marked by fractured limestone and a south-east exposition. The site’s rifted relief brings complexity and freshness to the wines, while its old vines (60 years) ensure depth and concentration.
Technical Details
Harvested manually on September 11, the grapes were fully destemmed, followed by a 5-day cold maceration and a gentle 20-day vatting with light pump-overs. Fermentation was spontaneous with native yeasts. Ageing lasted 12 months in 70% one-wine oak barrels and 30% stainless steel, creating a balance of fruit purity and oak complexity.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Ex Nihilo |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Santenay |
| Climat | Le Petit Clos Rousseau |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
Founded by Morgane and Alban Desazars, this young house brings Champagne polish to Côte d’Or terroir.
They may be recent arrivals, but their journey runs deep. Alban works directly in the vines, guiding the raw material from soil to cellar. Morgane brings sharp vision and precision. Together, they craft single-plot wines with patience, instinct, and a touch of daring – miniscule volumes, but big character.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes, especially if you enjoy youthful, vibrant Burgundy. It has plenty to give now, but there is more to come with a little time in bottle.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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