Santenay Blanc, 2022 En Charon by Bachey Legros, Burgundy, France
$56.00
Regular price $39.99This is a serious white Burgundy from Santenay, in the Côte de Beaune, made from 100% Chardonnay. “En Charron” is a village-level vineyard, and the 2022 vintage is known here for combining ripe fruit with good freshness.
What makes it interesting: Bachey-Legros is a long-established Santenay family domaine with a reputation for working old vines and producing wines that balance power and elegance. The estate farms organically, according to producer listings.
Expect a richer, textured style of Chardonnay rather than a light, crisp white:
Aromas: lemon, lime, honey, white flowers and subtle buttery oak
Palate: ripe citrus, orchard fruit and honey with a creamy texture
Structure: good acidity and freshness keep the wine from feeling heavy
Finish: mineral, lingering and gently oaky
The wine is matured in oak for about 12 months, with roughly 25% new oak and lees work/bâtonnage, which contributes to its texture and subtle buttery character. Some listings report 30% new wood, so the exact percentage appears to vary by source.
Alcohol: approximately 13–13.5% ABV.
Excellent with seared or pan-roasted fish, lobster, roast chicken, scallops, creamy seafood dishes, goat cheese or Comté.
Santenay Blanc, 2022 En Charon by Bachey Legros, Burgundy, France
$56.00
Regular price $39.99This is a serious white Burgundy from Santenay, in the Côte de Beaune, made from 100% Chardonnay. “En Charron” is a village-level vineyard, and the 2022 vintage is known here for combining ripe fruit with good freshness.
What makes it interesting: Bachey-Legros is a long-established Santenay family domaine with a reputation for working old vines and producing wines that balance power and elegance. The estate farms organically, according to producer listings.
Expect a richer, textured style of Chardonnay rather than a light, crisp white:
Aromas: lemon, lime, honey, white flowers and subtle buttery oak
Palate: ripe citrus, orchard fruit and honey with a creamy texture
Structure: good acidity and freshness keep the wine from feeling heavy
Finish: mineral, lingering and gently oaky
The wine is matured in oak for about 12 months, with roughly 25% new oak and lees work/bâtonnage, which contributes to its texture and subtle buttery character. Some listings report 30% new wood, so the exact percentage appears to vary by source.
Alcohol: approximately 13–13.5% ABV.
Excellent with seared or pan-roasted fish, lobster, roast chicken, scallops, creamy seafood dishes, goat cheese or Comté.