Les Heritiers Saint-Genys Santenay Premier Cru La Maladiere 2023

Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service.

The French winery Les Héritiers Saint-Genys was founded by Patrice du Jeu in 2011 and is based in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy. The estate spans approximately 14 hectares of vineyards.

The Pinot Noir grapes for this Santenay come from a plot of just over one hectare in the prestigious Premier Cru ‘La Maladière’, located on a steep slope at an altitude between 260 and 285 meters above sea level in the far south of the Côte de Beaune, just a stone's throw from the Château de Philippe le Hardi. The vines, planted between 1963 and 2005, root into a stony soil, composed of fissured limestone covered by marl, and benefit from a south/south-east exposure. The name of this Premier Cru derives from the historical presence nearby of a care facility for the sick (referred to as a ‘maladière’ in the old language).

In the glass, the wine reveals a brilliant color with garnet hues. Its aromatic profile is fragrant and expressive, featuring notes of raspberry, cherry, and small wild berries, followed by floral hints and an undertone of forest floor. On the palate, it is concentrated and smooth, rich and ripe, with polished tannins and a pleasant, refreshing vein of acidity that brings balance to the tasting experience. The finish is long and layered. Try it with roast pigeon or a grilled steak.