Santenay Clos de Malte Rouge 2016 6x75cl

An elegant red wine with aromas of red fruit and earthy notes, with a bright colour lovely depth and firm tannins on the fruity finish.

Vineyards

The 'Clos de Malte' is a 7ha 'Monopole' (Louis Jadot is the sole owner) situated on the 'climat' Sous la Fée at the foot of the Montagne des Trois Croix. The Santenay Clos de Malte is mainly planted with Pinot Noir with a small hectare of Chardonnay situated on very damp limestone and clay soil.

Vintage

After a complicated start to the growing season with a number of frost episodes, a dry summer with some much needed rainfall in September meant grapes were harvested at a good level of ripeness from 27 September.

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in tanks for 3 to 4 weeks, after which the wine is aged in barrel for 12 months before being bottled.

Enjoy with:

Rack of lamb with a herb crust