The name Antonin Rodet has been rhyming with Mercurey in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise since 1875, when the house was founded by Antoine Rodet, known as Antonin. The Clos Rodet, a 17^th Century bourgeois mansion situated in the heart of the village, is embodying the House’s historical heart, cellar and values.
For decades, the visionary Rodet family did not hesitate to invest in one of the oldest terroirs in Burgundy and contributed to the business development of the House, brought the Rodet signature into international markets and enhanced its reputation to become a reference in Mercurey and far beyond the native region.
SANTENAY PREMIER CRU 2016

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Chardonnay.

Colour: Pale gold with emerald highlights.

Nose: Expressive and elegant, offering a bouquet of white flowers complemented by delicately oaked mineral notes.

Palate: Fresh and vibrant, supported by a well-balanced structure. Flavours of citrus fruit and white blossoms unfold alongside a pronounced mineral backbone. A refined, precise and persistent wine.

It pairs beautifully with poached fish served with a beurre blanc sauce, creamy poultry dishes, smoked salmon, trout with almonds, shellfish and sweetbreads. It is also well worth trying with foie gras or, for a more original pairing, with duck à l’orange.

Serve at a temperature of 14°C (54°F).

This wine can be opened immediately or cellared for 3 years.

In the very south of the Côte de Beaune, in the commune of Santenay and Remigny in the continuity of the terroir, the wines vary considerably depending on the slope.

The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was established in 1937 and includes 12 Climats classified as Premier Cru.

- Brown limestone, red gravel, iron oolite, yellow limestone, marl, clay and sand.
- The slopes are varied and often steep.
- South and south-east facing
- Altitudes 190-380 metres

After a rigorous selection of grapes, the bunches are quickly pressed. The resulting must is transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for cold settling (8°-10°C). After 24 hours, the clear juice is racked to separate it from the coarse must. These juices are then placed in oak barrels (35% new barrels) where alcoholic fermentation begins. The wine is aged for 9 months on fine lees, with regular stirring of the lees.

In 2016, winegrowers faced exceptionally challenging weather conditions, with frost, hail, downy mildew and concerns over powdery mildew severely affecting yields.

However, the sunshine that arrived in July, August and September restored confidence and significantly enhanced grape quality.

In Southern France and the Rhône Valley, despite some adverse weather events, the vintage produced wines of moderate quality overall, with concentrated, well-balanced red wines, although white wines suffered from the intense summer heat.

In Burgundy, yields were small, and in some appellations such as Chablis, exceptionally low. Nevertheless, vineyards that escaped damage produced grapes of very good quality.

The 2016 wines are concentrated, displaying silky tannins and well-balanced acidity, thanks to the meticulous care and dedication of the growers throughout the season.

This vintage demonstrates how the skill and commitment of the winemaker ultimately made the qualitative difference, despite