“The Les Charmes vineyard shares with Meursault the distinction of being divided into Charmes du Dessous and Charmes du Dessus. Here, a simply named ‘Charmes’ hails from a beautiful 1.15-hectare plot, offering a bouquet of ripe black fruits accented by a hint of pepper. The fruit is accompanied by subtle oak in a full-bodied, well-structured palate. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021) From old vines planted in 1971, the Santenay Charmes presents lovely concentrated fruit with notes of morello cherry and blackcurrant, complemented by a hint of licorice. The wine is round and generous, offering immediate pleasure!
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Eye
Deep, intense, and brilliant purple color
Nose
With aromas of sour cherry and licorice, and hints of blackcurrant
Palate
Concentrated and full-bodied, round and very fruity
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
It will pair perfectly with a roast beef...
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Wine rated (2021 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
Aromas of ripe black cherries and floral notes. A rich, indulgent palate with soft tannins and a sweet finish; a lovely village wine!
Decanter
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Like Meursault, the Charmes vineyard is unique in that it is divided into the lower and upper sections. Here, we have a Charmes “plain and simple,” produced from a beautiful 1.15-hectare plot that offers a bouquet of ripe black fruits accented with a hint of pepper. The fruit is complemented by subtle oak notes in a full-bodied, well-structured palate.
About the estate:
An historic estate, first mentioned in the 18th century, now covering 24 hectares. At the helm are Roger Belland, who took over in 1981; his daughter Julie, who joined in 2003 and oversees winemaking; and their new partner, Martin Boyer. No certified organic production here, but sustainable and carefully managed viticulture (full vineyard cover cropping, no herbicides), and wines of great consistency.
Burghound
Rated: Recommended
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
A subtle hint of morello cherry promises freshness on the nose of this wine. The palate also features this bright, tangy fruit on a slender, slightly crisp body, with a refreshing honesty and verve.