Jean-Claude Boisset, Santenay 1er Cru 'Passetemps', 6x75cl

🍷 Jean-Claude Boisset – Santenay 1er Cru ‘Passetemps’
France | Burgundy | Côte de Beaune | Santenay 1er Cru | 100% Chardonnay
Style: Still White Wine | Premier Cru
Winemaking: Minimalist, terroir-driven winemaking by Grégory Patriat. Hand-harvested grapes from organically farmed vineyards are gently pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Aged in French oak barrels (a portion new) for added texture and complexity
Farming: From southeast-facing Premier Cru slopes in Santenay, the southernmost tip of the Côte d’Or. The sunny exposure and limestone-rich soils yield ripe, structured, and expressive Chardonnay

🌿 A bold and refined white Burgundy—sun-kissed richness meets mineral-driven finesse.

👁 In the Glass:
Bright straw gold with glints of green—shimmering and elegant.

👃 On the Nose:
Generous and perfumed. Aromas of pineapple, ripe peach, and pear mingle with toasted hazelnut, vanilla bean, and a whisper of flinty minerality.

👅 On the Palate:
Full-bodied and rounded. Tropical fruits and baked apple unfold over a creamy mid-palate, with citrus zest and subtle oak spice adding lift and depth. The finish is long, savoury, and laced with chalky tension.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Superb with lobster, roast chicken, scallops in beurre blanc, or creamy mushroom risotto. A luxurious choice for elevated dining.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Can cellar gracefully for 5–8 years. Gains richness and nuance with time.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
This Santenay 1er Cru from Jean-Claude Boisset captures the soul of southern Burgundy—ripe, radiant, and perfectly balanced. A Chardonnay with both depth and detail, ideal for lovers of classic white Burgundy with a generous twist.