“The Les Charmes vineyard shares with Meursault the distinction of being divided into Charmes du Dessous and Charmes du Dessus. Here, a Charmes ‘plain and simple’ hails from a beautiful 1.15-hectare parcel that offers a bouquet of ripe black fruits accented with a hint of pepper. The fruit is accompanied by subtle oak in a full-bodied, well-structured palate. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021) Made from old vines planted in 1971, the Santenay Charmes offers lovely, concentrated fruit with notes of morello cherry and blackcurrant, complemented by a hint of licorice. The overall impression is round and generous— an immediate delight!
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Eye
Intense, brilliant purplish color
Nose
Aromas of morello cherry and licorice, with 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:
Aroma of ripe black cherries and floral notes. A lovely, rich palate with soft tannins and a sweet finish; a wonderful 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 divided into two sections: Charmes du Dessous and Charmes du Dessus. Here, a Charmes “plain and simple” hails from a beautiful 1.15-hectare plot that offers a bouquet of ripe black fruits accented by a hint of pepper. The fruit is accompanied by subtle oak notes in a full-bodied, well-structured palate.
About the estate:
An old 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 is in charge of winemaking; and their new colleague, Martin Boyer. While the estate is not certified organic, it practices sustainable and carefully managed viticulture (full grass cover in the vineyard, no herbicides) and produces 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. On the palate, this tangy, vibrant fruit also comes through on a slender, slightly crisp body, with a refreshing honesty and liveliness.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 6 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Posted on 02/21/2025
A thin, unremarkable wine for its price and pedigree
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Review by Ms. GENEVIEVE M. Posted on August 13, 2025
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Review by Mr. HENRY F. Published on May 10, 2023
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Review and rating by Mr. CHRISTOPHE H. Published on January 1, 2022
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Review and comment by Mr. DANIEL A. Posted on 11/25/2021
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