2023 Domaine Bachey-Legros Santenay Blanc 1er Cru "Clos des Gravieres", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Sourced from one of Santenays most highly regarded premier cru vineyards, "Clos des Gravires" is planted on limestone rich clay soils that lend the wine both structure and mineral precision. Domaine Bachey Legros farms old vines with a focus on low yields and concentration, while fermentation and aging in French oak barrels add texture and complexity without overshadowing the fruit. The 2023 vintage highlights the balance of freshness,

the vintage's even growing season and cool nighttime temperatures preserved the delicacy and energy typical of the site

This Côte de Nuits-Villages bottling reflects the domaine’s philosophy: a commitment to purity

" It is cultivated primarily by massale selection

he adopted ideas that were starting to become accepted in other parts of France but were still considered heretical by Champagne’s establishment

Today the estate is led by Guillaume d’Angerville

they frequently transcend the category in both style and stature

turning to mechanical and organic solutions to protect and nourish the vines

This great wine is chiseled and precise

This wine pairs beautifully with roasted duck

Anne Sophie's approach to vinification is the same as vintages past

hands‑on project of winemaker Tiago Sampaio

Cold damp winters are flowed by a mild spring and summer