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. Antonin Rodet Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines contributed to the international renown of the House whose consecration came with an award at the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Of noble character and fully expressive after traditional winemaking, the House wines reflect their origins with great purity.
SANTENAY

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100% Pinot Noir.

Colour : beautiful deep and brillant red dress.
Nose : red and black fruits flavours, slightly toasted.
Palate : a wine full of fruit and savoriness, carried by mellow and delicately blended tannins, and a fine length in the mouth.

Its supple and intense attack, and its aromatic register with its distinguished finish mean it should be matched with slow-cooked dishes like braised veal or beef, to which its tannins will lend structure without being agressive. Glazed or caramelised poultry in the Asian style would also give it a warm welcome for its meaty texture, as would home-made hamburgers. And on the cheese-board : French Brie de Meaux, Pont-l'Evêque, Cîteaux, Reblochon, Bleu de Bresse...

Serve ideally at a temperature of 14° to 16 °C. (57-60°F.).

3 to 5 years.

Located at the southern extremity of Côte de Beaune, Santenay is home to both the nymph of water and the god of wine: it is in fact a spa and a wine-growing area !

The appellation extends over the little town of Santenay and neighbouring Remigny (Saône et Loire).  The vineyard covers 947.5 acres, including 124 of Premier Cru.  The great majority of wines made here are red ones.

Grapes were hand picked and carrefully selected.

Traditional vinification was then carried out in temperature-controlled concrete vats with daily stirring and pumping-over. Alternating those two methods is a good way to obtain balanced wines because the tannins are not too much extracted.

Then, the wine was aged for 8 months in oak barrels with around 20% new oak.