Benoit Girardin Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau

Benoit Girardin Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau

Benoit Girardin Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau has a garnet brown color. Intense aromas of raspberries, cherries and black currants mixed with spices and licorice. In the mouth the taste is deep and intense. Firm yet discreet tannins provide a body that is smooth, finely textured and well built. A balanced and complex wine with a nice texture. Due to the aging in oak barrels, the wood is wonderfully intrigued with notes of caramel and toast. This wine has a lovely long finish.

Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau is a vineyard in the Santenay appellation in Burgundy, France. Considered one of the best premier cru vineyards in the area, it produces both red and white wines. The vineyard covers about 5 hectares and is located on a southern slope, with soils mainly composed of clay and limestone. The clay soils contribute to the richness and intensity of the wines produced in this vineyard, while the limestone provides minerality and structure.

Made primarily from the Pinot Noir grape variety, the red wines of Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau are known for their depth and complexity, with dark fruit flavors and aromas, such as blackberries and black cherries, as well as earthy and spicy notes. The tannins in these wines tend to be firm and structured, allowing them to age well.

Wine - Food pairing

This wine is delicious as an aperitif or with slowly cooked dishes such as braised veal or beef, poultry and cheeses such as Brie de Meaux, Pont-l'Evêque, Cîteaux, Reblochon and Bleu de Bresse.