Chteau de la Cre 15 Nicolas Rolin (the Hospices de Beaune) 2015 Chateau De La Cree Domaine Serene Winery Domaine Serene

25 PommardVolnayMeursaultPuligny-MontrachetChassagne-MontrachetSantenay Maranges 40% (Premier Cru)

Santenay Chassagne Montrachet Cote D’or Santenay Premier Cru Santenay Premier CruGravires Santenay Passe-Temps Pinot Noir

Cote de Beaune, Santenay 1er Cru

Santenay 1er Cru

Pinot Noir

13%

750

12 20%

Chateau De La Cree is the hidden gem of Burgundy. It is located in Santenay, which was owned by Nicolas Rolin, founder of the Hospices de Beaune in the 15th century.

In 2015, the estate was purchased byKen and Grace Evenstad, founders of the famed U.S. winery, Domaine Serene Winery. Today the talented winemaker of Chteau de la Cre, works closely with the Domaine Serene winemaking team to ensure that wine quality consistently meets the impeccable standards.

Comprising 25 acres of prime vineyard blocks in Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Santenay and Maranges, with 40% of all plantings in Premier Cru sites. Minimal intervention farming practices are employed in all vineyards to drive optimal terroir expression, and ensure soil and plant health.

Santenay is located right south to Chassagne Montrachet and is the most southern village of Burgundy famous “Cote D’or” (“Golden Coast”) region.Santenay Premier Cru is composed of Santenay Premier CruGravires and Santenay Passe-Temps, which produces very high quality Pinot Noir.

Appellation:
Santenay 1er Cru, Cote de Beaune,Burgundy

Country of Origin:
Burgundy, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir

Alcohol Content:
13%

Volume:
750mL

Vinification:
Matured for 12 months, 20% of new French oak.

Tasting Notes:
The nose is quite pleasant with notes of red anad black fruits. On the palate, it is fresh , with crispy fruit flavour intergrated with spiciness. The tannins are fine and melty. Nice wine!