Château de la Crée Satenay Clos du Chateau Monopole 2013

Château de la Crée可說是布爾岡隱藏的寶藏。在15世紀由Nicolas Rolin，即伯恩貧濟醫院 (the Hospices de Beaune)的創始人所創立。
直至2015年，Chateau De La Cree被美國頂級酒莊Domaine Serene Winery收購。現時酒莊的釀酒師與 Domaine Serene 的釀酒團隊緊密合作，確保葡萄酒質量無可挑剔。
現時25英畝的葡萄園座落於優質的產區，包括Pommard、Volnay、Meursault、Puligny-Montrachet、Chassagne-Montrachet、Santenay 和 Maranges，其中40%屬於一級園 (Premier Cru)。所有葡萄園都採用最小的人為干預，以呈現風土，並確保土壤和植物的健康。
Santenay 位於Chassagne Montrachet 的南邊，是布爾岡知名的“Cote D'or”（黃金山丘）地區最南端的村莊。 Clos du Château 是獨佔園，位於東南面，葡萄藤生長旺盛，必須控制產量以保證良好的成熟度。

產區保護條例：
布爾岡Cote de Beaune, Santenay

產地：
法國布爾岡

種類：
紅葡萄酒

葡萄品種：
Pinot Noir

釀造：
陳年11個月，其中15%用新橡木桶。

品酒筆記：
首先傳來烘麵包的香氣，隨後紅果的香味逐漸濃郁。車厘子的味道伴隨清脆質感而來，融合的單寧和煙燻味非常平衡，令人愉快。

Chateau De La Cree is the hidden gem of Burgundy. It is located in Santenay, which was owned by Nicolas Rolin, founder of the Hospices de Beaune in the 15th century. 
In 2015, the estate was purchased by Ken and Grace Evenstad, founders of the famed U.S. winery, Domaine Serene Winery. Today the talented winemaker of Château de la Crée, works closely with the Domaine Serene winemaking team to ensure that wine quality consistently meets the impeccable standards.
Comprising 25 acres of prime vineyard blocks in Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Santenay and Maranges, with 40% of all plantings in Premier Cru sites. Minimal intervention farming practices are employed in all vineyards to drive optimal terroir expression, and ensure soil and plant health.
Santenay is located right south to Chassagne Montrachet and is the most southern village of Burgundy famous "Cote D'or" ("Golden Coast") region.  Clos du Château is a "Monopole" parcel, south-east exposure, with vigorous vines where yields must absolutely be controlled for good maturity. 

Appellation:
Santenay, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy

Country of Origin:
Burgundy, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir

Vinification:
Matured for 11 months, 15% of new French oak.

Tasting Notes:
First nose focusing on toasty characteristics, then the red fruits aromas are enhanced. The palate reveals crispy cherry notes, quite pleasant with integrated tannins and some smoky characteristics very well balanced.