Jean Baptiste JessiaumeSantenay La Forge Blanc 2020

Product code: 18787
£36.15 inc VAT
£216.90 / case of 6
France
White Wine from
Burgundy, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Santenay
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Jean Baptiste Jessiaume
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Santenay
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Jean Baptiste Jessiaume
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Ruby in colour. Its nose has red and dark fruit aromas – redcurrant, raspberry, blueberry – as well as floral – violet. Precise on the palate, with a wide aromatic range and a great persistence.

Product Notes

Jean Baptiste Jessiaume Santenay La Forge Blanc is a white wine bursting with character from the French vineyards of Burgundy. Packed with rich flavours of ripe nectarine, pear, and lemon, there's a hint of minerality, lending an excellent balance to the wine. The mouthfeel is creamy yet crisp, offering depth with every sip. This medium-bodied wine offers a lasting finish, with floral notes leaving an enchanting aftertaste. Exquisitely crafted by the venerated winemaker Jean Baptiste Jessiaume, The Santenay La Forge Blanc presents an impressive blend of tradition and innovation, making it a delightful choice for wine enthusiasts.

About the Winery

Jean Baptiste Jessiaume

Jean Baptiste Jessiaume Winery, situated in the beautifully rustic province of Burgundy, France, holds an admirable reputation for decanting some of the finest wines across the globe. Steeped in history its distinctive charm is steeped in centuries of French tradition.

In the epicentre of Santenay, the charming family-run winery is meticulously maintained. Since its establishment in 1850 by Jessiaume himself; the winery has continued to flourish over the ensuing years. Now, under the adroit stewardship of Megan and Allen Johnson Jessiaume — their passion for wine-making and loyalty to traditional French techniques ensures an evolution of the winery’s success, while preserving its authentic essence.

The winery is generously covered by five hectares of vineyard, producing an eclectic range of wines that cater to the discerning tastes of wine connoisseurs as well as newcomers to the world of viticulture. Each varietal embodies the unique terroir of the region, offering a sublime experience for the senses. Their notable Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties, are particularly favoured for their robust flavours and smooth aftertaste.

Remarkably, Jean Baptiste Jessiaume Winery also lays claim to a proportion of Premier Cru vineyards, which is a testament to their dedication to cultivating high-quality wines using age-old techniques. These wines are efined, elegantly structural, and truly encapsulate, the enigmatic allure of Burgundian wines.

A visit to the winery is indeed, a transcendental journey. Guests are treated to an intimate perspective of the wine-making process, and have the luxury to savour the winery’s offerings in a uniquely picturesque setting.

Jean Baptiste Jessiaume Winery is undeniably more than just a spot to savor an exquisite glass of wine, it’s an encapsulation of an extensive traditional history, beautifully fermented in French winemaking culture. This genuine elegance taste, cannot, be replicated anywhere on earth.

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