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Croix Senaillet St. Veran En Pommards
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet
France - Burgundy - Saint Veran

This Saint-Veran En Pommards is produced from 50-year-old Chardonnay vines, organically grown on limestone marl soil & on a 30% slope. Vines are pruned in the Mâconnais style Acure system.

Bright golden color, ample and complex wine offering small berry, ripe apple and dry apricot aromas. The discreet toasty notes brings volume, juicy texture mingled with the freshness of the fruits. A beautiful balance and great aging potential for this delicious Chardonnay.

Specifications
Appellation
Saint Veran
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Chardonnay
Age of vines
50 years
Agricultural Practices
Organic
Soil type
limestone marl
Vinification
Harvest at optimal maturity. Destemming, slow & soft pneumatic pressing at low pressure. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats & oak barrels at controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation. Aged 8 months on the fine lees, 50% in oak casks; juices from vat & cask blended.
Pairings

Pairs well with scallops with saffron, rabbit in blanquette,
pike perch with butter.

Reviews and News

2017 Croix Senaillet Saint Veran En Pommards - 90 PTS - WE

2017 Croix Senaillet Saint Veran En Pommards - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts"An earthy note on the nose of this wine carries echoes of ripe Mirabelle plum. Generous fruitiness is also apparent on the rounded but vividly fresh palate. There is detail, freshness and finesse here, enhanced by a serene texture. - Anne KREBIEHL MW"
- Wine Enthusiast (July 2020), 90 pts

Producer Information: Domaine de la Croix Senaillet

This second-generation estate is located in the town of Davayé, in southern Burgundy. The winery was founded by Maurice Martin in 1969. His son, Richard, took over in 1990 and ...
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