PHILIPPE LE HARDI - Meursault, Burgundy - France
Chateau de Santenay / Philippe Le Hardi - Meursault, Burgundy - France
A golden and shiny colour. A beautiful aromatic expression with fresh white & yellow fruit, brioche notes and a delicate hints of wood. The mouth is ample, voluminous, round with superb balance. Meursault wines are silky, fresh and elegant on the finish.\nThe vineyard is located in a village in the Côte de Beaune, known for producing great white wines. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
FRANCE
Burgundy
Chardonnay
Product Description
Description
A golden and shiny colour. A beautiful aromatic expression with fresh white & yellow fruit, brioche notes and a delicate hints of wood. The mouth is ample, voluminous, round with superb balance. Meursault wines are silky, fresh and elegant on the finish. The vineyard is located in a village in the Côte de Beaune, known for producing great white wines. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Seafood
Pair with fish, shellfish, lobster, chicken, creamy sauces.
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Cheese
Traditional Burgundy cheeses like Epoisses or even blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort, Fourme d'Ambert. Gorgonzola.
Wine Facts
| Product Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Gerard Fagnoni |
| Producer | Terroirs et Chateaux de Bourgogne |
| Average age of vines | 30-60 years on average |
| Production method | Traditional. Moderate pneumatic pressing. Static settlings for 12 hours. |
| Harvest method | Hand-picked |
| Fermentation & maceration | Fermented in oak barrels. Aged ‘’sur lies’’. Bottled December 2015. |
| Aging | 12-18 months |
| Alcohol | 13.0% |
| Nose Attribute | Citrus, Fruity, Nutty, Toasted |
| SKU | BU105 |
Vineyard Info
The estate of Domaine du Chateau Philippe Le Hardi (formerly known as Château de Santenay) is spread over an area of 90 ha ( 222 acres) stretching from the southern vineyards of Mercurey in Côte Chalonnaise up to the Grand Cru of Clos des Vougeot in Cote de Nuits. The castle was once the residence of the Duke of Burgundy Philippe Le Hardi (Philippe the Bold) ( 1342-1404) who was the first and foremost ambassador of Burgundy and its great wines. A third of our estate is located in the Côte d’Or with vineyards in Aloxe-Corton, Beaune 1er Cru, St Aubin, Pommard, and... Santenay of course.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
A golden and shiny colour. A beautiful aromatic expression with fresh white & yellow fruit, brioche notes and a delicate hints of wood. The mouth is ample, voluminous, round with superb balance. Meursault wines are silky, fresh and elegant on the finish. The vineyard is located in a village in the Côte de Beaune, known for producing great white wines. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Seafood
Pair with fish, shellfish, lobster, chicken, creamy sauces.
-
Cheese
Traditional Burgundy cheeses like Epoisses or even blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort, Fourme d'Ambert. Gorgonzola.
| Product Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Gerard Fagnoni |
| Producer | Terroirs et Chateaux de Bourgogne |
| Average age of vines | 30-60 years on average |
| Production method | Traditional. Moderate pneumatic pressing. Static settlings for 12 hours. |
| Harvest method | Hand-picked |
| Fermentation & maceration | Fermented in oak barrels. Aged ‘’sur lies’’. Bottled December 2015. |
| Aging | 12-18 months |
| Alcohol | 13.0% |
| Nose Attribute | Citrus, Fruity, Nutty, Toasted |
| SKU | BU105 |
The estate of Domaine du Chateau Philippe Le Hardi (formerly known as Château de Santenay) is spread over an area of 90 ha ( 222 acres) stretching from the southern vineyards of Mercurey in Côte Chalonnaise up to the Grand Cru of Clos des Vougeot in Cote de Nuits. The castle was once the residence of the Duke of Burgundy Philippe Le Hardi (Philippe the Bold) ( 1342-1404) who was the first and foremost ambassador of Burgundy and its great wines. A third of our estate is located in the Côte d’Or with vineyards in Aloxe-Corton, Beaune 1er Cru, St Aubin, Pommard, and... Santenay of course.
