Domaine de la Pousse d'Or - Santenay Les Gravières 1er Cru 2008

Name: Domaine de la Pousse d'Or - Santenay Les Gravières 1er Cru 2008
Brand: Domaine de la Pousse d'Or
Rating: 4 (9 reviews)

Santenay 1er Cru|Red wine

4/5 (9 customers)

Ratings: Robert Parker 88–89/100, RVF 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve15/20
This exquisite Santenay Les Gravières has great depth while remaining very open, with lovely notes of black fruit. The palate is smooth, long, and very refined, with a beautiful finish. Without a doubt, a bottle of choice!

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Estate

Domaine de la Pousse d'Or

Vintage

1er Cru Les Gravières

Vintage

2008

Designation

Santenay 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

soils composed of hard limestone reinforced with marl

Viticulture

The vines are grown without pesticides or insecticides, and the only input—manure—is of natural origin. The soil is worked without herbicides to maintain aeration and soil structure.

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

cold maceration for 7 days, fermentation for 21 days, temperature control

Livestock farming

aged on the lees in oak barrels (20% new) for 15 months

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

shiny dress

Nose

very open, with a lovely hint of dark fruit

Palate

creamy, long, very delicate, with a lovely finish

Serve

at 14-15°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2018

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur des viandes rôties, des gibiers, des fromages (chaource, pont-l'évêque...)<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2017 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

From La Bousse d'Or to Patrick Landanger, via the Dukes of Burgundy and Jacques-Marie Duvault-Blochet, this estate has been home to Burgundy’s great figures for over eight centuries. One of them, Gérard Potel, brought Volnay wines to new heights from 1964 to 1997, until his sudden passing. Patrick Landanger, who acquired the estate in 1997, took the reins of the cellars himself in 1999 to carry out a series of colossal renovations, including a redesign of the vinification facility, which now operates by gravity across six floors. Since then, the estate’s wines have continued to evolve toward the pinnacle of Volnay’s femininity and an incomparably silky mouthfeel. The recent addition of Chambolle-Musigny wines from the former Moine-Hudelot estate only confirms this trend.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2017 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

A magnificent estate in Volnay. La Pousse d'Or owes its revival to Patrick Landanger, who has devoted significant financial and human resources to restoring the reputation of this iconic estate. He is responsible for a considerable upgrade of the winemaking facilities and the acquisition of new vineyards, particularly in the Côte de Nuits. The wines are all outstanding.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 9 reviews

Review by Eric C. Posted on April 10, 2014

Let it breathe for a good hour so you can enjoy all its flavors. A real treat.