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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTSantenay Blanc Premier Cru ‘Passetemps’
Flavours
Chardonnay
Grapefruit
Lemon
Minerality
Brioche
Butter
ChardonnayGrapefruitLemonMineralityBriocheButter- Premier Cru Santenay with citrus zip and creamy finesse
- Grapefruit, lemon curd and brioche over soft butter
- Chalky minerality and a velvety, rounded feel
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About this Wine
This is white Burgundy with a résumé. Premier Cru pedigree, citrus zip, and creamy finesse from a vineyard beside the Château de Passetemps—once home to a 19th-century owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. All grapefruit brightness and brioche softness, this Santenay knows how to impress.
Flavour Profile
Bright and creamy, with grapefruit, lemon curd, brioche, soft butter, and a chalky mineral finish.
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Drink now for citrus brightness and creamy depth, or let it gather more charm.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Like sipping sunshine in silk pyjamas. Premier Cru Santenay with zip, grip, and a very posh neighbour.
Burgundy Royalty with a Twist of Citrus.
This is Santenay Blanc turned up to eleven—rich, creamy, but still full of verve. The nose is a citrus grove at golden hour: lemon curd, pink grapefruit, a flick of lime peel. On the palate, ripe orchard fruit glides over toasted brioche and soft butter, with chalky minerality holding it all together like the perfect linen jacket.
There’s a plushness to it—Premier Cru weight without heaviness. It doesn’t just coat your mouth; it charms it.
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.
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The Plot
‘Passetemps’ is a Premier Cru parcel in Santenay with serious Côte de Beaune credentials. Just beyond its rows sits the Château de Passetemps, once the residence of a 19th-century owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. With excellent exposure and limestone-rich soils, this site yields Chardonnay with both structure and flair. A quiet corner of history, now in a glass.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Pierre Mayeul |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Santenay |
| Climat | Passetemps |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Hand Harvested |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
Pierre Mayeul is a modern Burgundy micro-négociant with deep roots and bold ambition.
Founded in 2016 by three friends, including Ludivine Griveau, winemaker at the legendary Hospices de Beaune. They craft expressive, terroir-driven wines with precision, heritage, and heart.
Our Take
“Burgundy Royalty with a Twist of Citrus.”
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
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.”
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Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
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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