David Moreau, Santenay Premier Cru, Clos des Mouches, Burgundy

David Moreau, Santenay Premier Cru, Clos des Mouches, Burgundy
An introduction to David Moreau, Santenay Premier Cru, Clos des Mouches, Burgundy
Domaine Moreau's Santenay Clos des Mouches embodies the exceptional character and heritage of one of Santenay's most esteemed vineyards. This wine is a testament to the Moreau family's dedication to expressing the unique qualities of their terroir, marrying the tradition of Burgundian winemaking with their intimate knowledge of the Santenay landscape.
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Understanding David Moreau, Santenay Premier Cru, Clos des Mouches, Burgundy
Domaine Moreau employs sustainable viticulture practices to ensure the health and balance of the vine. This commitment to minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the winery allows the distinct personality of the Santenay Clos des Mouches to emerge. The vineyard's unique terroir, characterised by a specific blend of clay and limestone soils, imbues the wine with a notable minerality and finesse. The winemaking process at Domaine Moreau enhances the grape's inherent qualities, featuring careful fermentation in concrete with indigenous yeasts and measured oak ageing. This approach results in a wine that gracefully balances the varietal's natural fruitiness with added texture and complexity. Domaine Moreau's Santenay Clos des Mouches features red and black fruit, spice, floral notes and a mineral undertone in a rich palate with refined tannins. This wine has excellent ageing potential.