Santenay Premier Cru: Domaine Battault Clos Rousseau White

The region of Burgundy, also known as Bourgogne, has a rich and opulent history. In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the Grand Duchy of Burgundy reached as far as Belgium and the North Sea, becoming renowned for its riches, culture, and wine. Building on vineyards planted by the Romans and later cultivated by medieval monks, the region established a winemaking legacy that endures today. Despite being geographically small, Burgundy produces some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world, its limestone soils lending them a uniquely appetising minerality that sets a Burgundy apart from its peers.

The top tier of the Santenay appellation, Santenay Premier Cru is located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are permitted, but it produces a majority of red wine, with only the designated Premier Cru vineyards entitled to use the classification. Grown on well-exposed limestone and clay slopes, the reds are firm and structured, showing red-fruit character, earthy depth, and good ageing potential