Vinelights
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.
📍 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
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.
