2020 Les Heritiers Saint Genys Santenay Rouge ‘Les Prarons‘

2020 Les Heritiers Saint Genys Santenay Rouge ‘Les Prarons‘

2020 Les Heritiers Saint Genys Santenay Rouge ‘Les Prarons‘ A superb bouquet of red fruits and flowers the wine is intense and deep, with fine tannins backing up the seductive fruit and floral notes. Vibrant acidity ties it all together.

“A well-structured Santenay that not only has plenty of healthy tannin, but also lively acidity. Plenty of savory and wet-earth character, alongside the subtle black-cherry fruit. The long finish is moderately dry. From grapes that were sustainably grown, with no use of herbicides.”

Vibrant ruby red hue with a tantalizing aroma of ripe cherries, a whisper of spice, and a savoury allure. Rich with red berry flavours, dried brushwood and a deep minerality that lingers endlessly at the end.

Some of the greatest value red Burgundy come from the commune of Santenay. If you do your homework you can find some superb quality and great value. This is that wine. The 2020 Les Heritiers Saint Genys Santenay Rouge ‘Les Prarons ‘ is an absolute steal for what’s in the bottle. This wine stems from a partnership of Patrice du Jeu and his uncle who acquired an abandoned estate, located in the very heart of the village of Chassagne Montrachet. Patrice was then a restaurateur in Paris, and decided it was time for him to leave the restaurant business and go back to his family roots. They totally restored the estate and surrounded themselves with a great team. In 2013, oenologist Jean-Baptiste Alinc joins Patrice to support this adventure and bring his knowledge and know-how to the estate. They hired famous French winemaker

Stephane Derenoncourt to consult, 100pt Parker winemaker. Their wines have gone from strengths to strengths to a point where one of their wines was on Sukling’s Top 100 French Wines Of The Year. In 2011 Patrice also acquired 2.05 hectares in Santenay, in a site called “Les Prarons Dessous”. It is located at the Eastern limit of Santenay, below the 1er Cru “Gravieres” with vines that average 50 years of age.

The vines there are average 50-years-old. This great red Burgundy comes from this site, got a huge 93pts by Suckling, regularly sells for $59.99, we have it for you at $39.99 and you save 33%. This is rare chance where we can offer you great quality from Burgundy and we can save you money. The wine is the true article. Complexity, layering and length that you only find in Burgundy.