Santenay Premier Cru 'La Maladière' Vieilles Vignes rouge, Domaine Benoit Girardin 2022
Santenay Premier Cru 'La Maladière' Vieilles Vignes rouge, Domaine Benoit Girardin 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Santenay, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, bolognese. Cheapest offer £239.00 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambolle Musigny Derriere La Grange Amiot Servelle 2023 Amiot Servelle · Burgundy | £240.00 | |||
| Volnay Clos des Ducs Marquis d`Angerville 2008 Domaine Marquis d`Angerville · Burgundy | £240.00 | |||
| Volnay Santenots du Milieu Comtes Lafon 2007 Domaine des Comtes Lafon · Burgundy | £240.00 | |||
| Volnay Premier Cru 'Les Mitans', Jane Eyre, 2024 - Magnum 2024 Jane Eyre · Burgundy | £235.70 |
Santenay doesn't get the headlines of its neighbours Chassagne and Puligny, but La Maladière is one of the appellation's most serious premiers crus — a south-facing slope on Bathonian limestone that reliably produces Pinot Noir with both grip and grace. Domaine Benoit Girardin's vieilles vignes bottling adds another layer: older vines reaching deeper, giving the wine a concentration and composure that younger vines simply can't manufacture.