Domaine Jessiaume, a respected name in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, presents its Santenay 1er Cru Les Gravières "Numerus Clausus" from the 2022 vintage. Santenay, situated at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, is renowned for producing Pinot Noir wines that balance fruit expression with a distinctive earthy minerality.
The Premier Cru vineyard of Les Gravières is distinguished by its stony, gravelly soils, which provide excellent drainage and contribute to the wine's structural integrity and mineral complexity. This particular cuvée, "Numerus Clausus," often signifies a meticulous selection of fruit or a specific, limited production approach, underscoring the Domaine's commitment to expressing the unique character of this esteemed climat.
The 2022 vintage in Burgundy is generally regarded for its favourable conditions, yielding wines with both ripeness and freshness. This Santenay 1er Cru is crafted to reflect the typicity of its terroir, offering a refined expression of Pinot Noir with potential for graceful evolution in bottle.
Tasting notes
The 2022 Santenay 1er Cru Les Gravières "Numerus Clausus" displays a luminous ruby hue. The aromatic profile is precise, revealing notes of ripe red cherry and wild raspberry, interwoven with subtle forest floor, a hint of crushed stone, and delicate spice from judicious oak integration. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a vibrant acidity that carries a core of red fruit. Fine-grained tannins provide structure, leading to a persistent finish marked by mineral freshness and an elegant fruit echo.