Santenay, Premier Cru Clos Tavannes 2014

This is an exceptional producer with centuries of heritage and a dedication to top quality wines; this one has purity of berry fruit character and rich spice from grapes tended according to organic principles and carefully selected. A lovely example of what Santenay can deliver.

2.09ha parcel within a stone walled vineyard, on east facing slopes on hard limestone based soils with marl.

29% was planted in 1920, 19% in 1968, 34% in 1979 and 18% in 1998. Vine density is 10,000 vines / ha, vines are pruned in Guyot. No pesticides are sprayed on the vines and only organic fertilizers are used. The land is ploughed to aerate the soil and weedkillers are avoided.