Domaine Jessiaume's Santenay 1er Cru Les Gravières Rouge 2022 is a refined and substantial Pinot Noir, showcasing deep mulberry and plum fruit aromas, along with hints of exotic tea and spice. With silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and impressive persistence, it promises excellent aging potential. A balanced and elegant wine that will develop beautifully over time.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Nov 2, 2023
Drink: 2027-2040

The red premier cru Gravières is the flagship of this estate. It is widely seen as the finest vineyard in Santenay, and Jessiaume owns more than five hectares; the bulk of this is included here. This substantial wine is slightly reticent on the initial attack, but it opens with time to show deep mulberry and plum fruit aromas, hints of exotic black tea and spice. The texture is dense and firm, with silky but supportive tannins and impressive persistence on the palate. The grapes are destemmed and gently fermented before ageing for 12 months in cask (25% new).

Inside Burgundy | IB 91-93

From a plot below La Maladière, recovered by the domaine in 2021. An attractive lighter purple colour. This is an elegant style of Santenay. Quite nuanced, pleasing light red fruits, enough acidity and good length. Very far from rustic! 

Vivino | Vivino 4.2

Intense purple in the glass, smelling of cherry and blackberry jam with juice. The mouth is full and long continuing with the spicy fruit notes.

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TASTING NOTES
The nose has aromas of red fruits and spice. We can also smell a hint of oak. The mouth is full-bodied with a great maturity. The tannins are round. The finish is long on the red fruits.

Winemaking
After sorting in the vineyard and in the winery, the grapes are de-stemmed and then directly put in tank. Cold pre-fermentation maceration is performed for 5 days. The spontaneous fermentation then starts. The grapes will stay in tank for roughly 3 weeks during alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then put in oak barrels by gravity (20% new oak) for 15 months. No filtration or fining is performed.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: Harvested on 4 September 2022
Oak: 14 months in French oak barrels, with 35% new oak
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming/Vineyard: Les Gravières Premier Cru vineyard in Santenay, featuring south-east exposure and limestone-rich soils with gravelly deposits.
Winemaking: Hand-sorted grapes are fully destemmed and transferred directly into tanks. Five days of cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by spontaneous fermentation and approximately three weeks of vatting. Only the finest barrels from the old-vine parcel are selected for this cuvée. No fining is performed.
Winemaker/Producer: William Waterkeyn and the Domaine Jessiaume team
Region/Appellation: Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Classification: Santenay Premier Cru AOC – Les Gravières

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 30–45 minutes; allow the wine to open and develop its aromatic complexity
Food Pairing: Roast beef, grilled lamb, venison, duck breast, game dishes and mature cheeses