Description
Domaine De La Pousse D'Or Clos de Tavannes Santenay 1er Cru La Pousse 2021
The 2021 growing season tested even Burgundy's most experienced vignerons. Spring frosts in April devastated many vineyards, followed by a cool, wet summer that brought constant disease pressure. Hail storms added to the challenges, significantly reducing yields across the region. However, those producers who navigated these obstacles successfully, like Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, crafted wines of exceptional elegance and precision.
What makes La Pousse D Or Clos De Tavannes Santenay 1er Cru 2021 remarkable is how the domaine transformed adversity into advantage. The challenging conditions demanded rigorous selection in both vineyard and cellar, resulting in wines of unusual purity and focus. The naturally lower yields concentrated flavors while preserving the fresh acidity that defines great Burgundy. September's warm, dry weather provided a redemptive conclusion to the growing season, allowing the remaining grapes to achieve optimal ripeness without sacrificing the vintage's characteristic elegance.
Tasting Profile & Character
Opening a bottle of La Pousse D Or Clos De Tavannes Santenay 1er Cru 2021 reveals the domaine's signature style immediately. The wine pours a luminous ruby color with subtle garnet reflections, suggesting both youth and developing complexity. On the nose, it displays what critics describe as "fabuleusement pinotant" – fabulously expressive of Pinot Noir's most seductive qualities.
The aromatic profile unfolds in waves: initial notes of griotte cherries and wild blueberries give way to dried rose petals and grey pepper, with subtle hints of forest floor and autumn leaves emerging with aeration. On the palate, the wine demonstrates remarkable finesse for Santenay, with silky tannins framing a core of red berry fruit. The texture is particularly noteworthy – supple and caressing, yet with enough structure to promise excellent aging potential. The finish extends with notes of wild mushrooms, leather, and a distinctive mineral streak that speaks to the limestone-rich terroir.
Origin : Burgundy, France
Type : Red Wine
Grapes : 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol : 13%
Bottle Size : 750ml