Dujardin Santenay (blanc)
- Region
- Cote de Beaune
- Town
- Santenay
- Winemaker
- Ulrich Dujardin
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Background
- Santenay is known as a red-wine town; so white Santenay wines are not too common. This town is contiguous with Chassagne-Montrachet, though; so there are some exceptional white wines. This Santenay is an excellent example.
- Tasting Notes
- Citrus and minerals on the nose. The palate is rustic and earthy with the minerality following through. Good citrus acidity. Nice length on the finish.
- Food Pairings
- shellfish (including lobster, crab, and shrimp), mushrooms, cheese
- Classification
- Village
- Grape Makeup
- Chardonnay
- Color
- White
- Age of Vines
- at least 45 years
- Case Made
- 100
- Cellar Potential
- 3-7 years
- % of New Oak Barrels