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SAS Richard et Stéphane MARTIN 471 Rue des Personnets - EN COLAND - 71960 DAVAYE - FRANCE / TÉL. + 33 (0)3 85 35 82 83 accueil@domainecroixsenaillet.com



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Burgundy 2013 Special Report par Tim Atkin 2013 Burgundy Special Report 2013 was the latest in a series of tricky vintages for Burgundy, following in the steps of 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012. It was late, wet, cold and plagued with vineyard diseases. If that makes it sound like a disaster, it shouldn't do, because against considerable odds, the Burgundians have made some good to very good wines and a handful of excellent ones thanks to careful selection in the vineyard and cellar, a lot of hard work and no little luck. The wines are not as good as those from 2005, 2009, 2010 or 2012, but the best of them are very drinkable indeed: sweet, crunchy and refreshing with low to moderate alcohol levels and some ageing potential. In short, this is a classic vintage for Burgundy lovers. As ever in the world's most complicated wine region, not everyone performed at the same high level. It was partly a question of terrroir (isn't it always?) but also of Burgundy's under-appreciated human factor. The best vignerons made the best wines. That’s why you need an informed, independent overview of the 2013 wines to help you make informed buying choices. My report will help you to identify the best 600 wines from over 2,100 samples I tasted at every price level, both in Burgundy, where I spent three weeks in 2014 and London, where I attended 16 en primeur tastings earlier this month. Here’s what Jamie Goode of wineanorak.com had to say about my 2010 report: “Impressive, in-depth and really easy on the eye. Much more than endless tasting notes. Tim’s strength is his skill in breaking up the information and presenting it in different ways. For anyone thinking of buying any Burgundy, it’s a bit of a no-brainer.” So download my extensive, 142-page report for: 500 tasting notes, with UK stockists and prices My top 100 value-for-money wines under £250 in bond Scores for more than 2,100 wines, with importer and price information Ten things you need to know about the 2013s My top 25 white wine producers in the Côte d'Or My top 25 red wine producers in the Côte d'Or My top 25 négociants My top 25 producers in Chablis, the Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais My top 25 producers to watch: the superstars of tomorrow A selection of my photos, taken in the region in June, October and November 2014 Revised star ratings of every vintage (red and white) back to 1999 My selection of the best restaurants and wine bars in Burgundy In short, all you need to know about the 2013 Burgundies for £15. Happy drinking!

 

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Terroirist Tuesday : Maconnais - Meet the Winemakers 7 Janvier 2014 - binNotes© | a wine blog.

Welcome to Terroirist Tuesday Mâconnais Part 3: Meet the Winemakers Écrit par : L.M. Archer, FWS

Move south from the velvet corridor of the Côte d’Or, beyond the shadow of the Côte Chalonaisse, and you find yourself flush in what some call Burgundy’s ‘most affordable’ wine region, the Mâconnais. From Vire-Clessé in the north, to St. Véran and the more well-known Pouilly-Fuissé in the south, the Mâconnais offers Chardonnay drinkers an array of off-the-beaten-track, superfresh, minimal-to-no-oak options. Today binNotes introduces you to two small production domaines worth watching in the region – one located in the village of Fuissé, and the other located in a commune within St. Véran, Davayé. First, a clarification: the French do not have a term for ‘wine-maker.’ The French are very humble about wine making – they see themselves as ‘midwives’ in the birthing of each harvest’s wine. They grow the grapes, then they vinify the grapes – with minimal intervention, allowing the wines to ‘make’ themselves.


Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Davayé

Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, organic domaine in Burgundy’s Mâconnais wine region. Image: L.M. Archer ©2013

Domaine de la Croix Senaillet - 71960 Davayé, St. Véran www.domainecroixsenaillet.com Located in the town of Davayé, in the St. Véran appellation of southern Burgundy, Domaine de la Croux Senaillet was founded by Maurice Martin in 1969. Brothers Richard and Stéphane have run the vineyard since the early 19990’s. A prominent stone cross stands vigil in the vineyards of Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, from which the domaine takes its name. Records show that the cross dates to 1866, and replaces one destroyed in 1793 during the French Revolution. The original cross was donated centuries ago by a former mayor named Benoit Senaillet, blessed to protect villagers and passers-by. On the day binNotes visited, brother Richard showed us around the pristine facility, replete with concrete amphole and oversized wooden fermentation barrel, then out to the fields for a first-hand look at one of the region’s few certified bio-dynamic vineyards. Meanwhile, brother Stéphane tooled around in the vineyard on what looked to be a harvester, though it was late October. Bio-dynamic wine growing requires a huge investment in time and money. Because no chemicals or pesticides are employed, vines must be sprayed with natural organic materials, then re-applied after each rain, since the organic compounds don’t ‘stick’ to the plants or soil. However, D. de la Croix Senaillet feels the quality, flavor and freshness of the wines increase, as does the long-term health of the vineyards, so remain committed to the practice. Interestingly, unlike the United States, the bio-dynamic wines offered during our tasting did not reflect a significant price point increase. Tasting Notes: The full spectrum of these wines poured out refreshing and vibrant on the palate. 1. Macon-Davayé 2012: 5 plots. Yellow apple notes, citrus nose, acid +. 2. Saint Véran 2010: Fleur blanche aroma, clean, citrus notes, acid +, long finish. Stainless steel fermented. 3. St. Véran – Les Rochat 2010 – Citrus, primarily lemon, acid +. 4. St. Véran les Buis 2012 – Herbacious notes, acid +. 5. St Véran – En Pommards 2010- White flower notes. This concludes binNotes series on the Maconnais. Part 1 & 2 links here: Part 2 | Part 1 Have a question or comment? Please feel free to leave it below…and remember to join me for the next Terroirist Tuesday, when binNotes mixes things up a bit with a ‘mystery’ topic… Cheers! Thanks to: French Wine Society BIVB - Brigit Houdeline, Director & Jean-Pierre Renard, Wine Guide. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet – Richard et Stéphane Martin Follow binNotes: | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Copyrighted 2012-2014. All Rights Reserved. All images courtesy the author.

LE DOMAINE: Les frères Martin ont accompli d’indéniables et très réguliers progrès, et leurs Saint-Vérans donnent aujourd’hui le « la » sur l’appellation. Ils ont optés pour la bio dans un évident souci de respect du terroir. Ici le style est cristallin, généralement sans artifice de vinification ni d’élevage. Bien qu’à la tête d’un patrimoine imposant de climats réputés, les Martin privilégient toujours, à la façon d’une bonne maison champenoise, leur simple cuvée d’assemblage à la production de parcelles plus valorisantes.

COUP DE CŒUR : Saint-Véran 2012/sec/2014 > 17/11,70€ Le nez est bien ancré dans le calcaire, il développe des notes de jasmin et de poudre de riz. La bouche est élancée, saline, effilée mais avec de la consistance. La finale est intense et appelle les fruits de mer.

LES VINS : Le Bourgogne chardonnay tout terrain, le mâcon-Davayé au fort caractère iodé, et le Pouilly-Fuisse de grande richesse sont appréciables, mais ici la grande affaire, ce sont les Saint-Vérans.

- Bourgogne Romantic 2012/Sec/2014>16/ 11,90€ - Saint-Véran Les Buis 2012/Sec/ 2016>19/ 14,90€ - Saint-Véran Les Rochats 2012/Sec/2015>19/ 14,90€ - Saint-Véran Sur La Carrière 2012/Sec/2015>18/ 22,70€

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The Wine Advocate - Issue August 29, 2013 The Maconnais: The White Burgundy You Can Afford Had you been strolling through the quaint seaside village of "Old Leigh" on a scorching summer's evening circa June 2005, you would have noticed a wedding party in full swing up on the balcony of Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club and a rabble of inebriates caterwauling something resembling Starship's epochal "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" across the Thames Estuary. "They seem to be having a jolly time," you think to yourself. "They must be drinking something nice. " You would be correct. While I cannot deny that a case of Château Trotte Vieille had been secreted inside for more discerning palates and a 1955 Château Margaux for bride and room, most guests were blithely glugging their way through cases of Mâcon from the JeanMarie Guffens at an alarming rate. Why that particular wine? Well, because I was well-acquainted with the quality of Monsieur Guffen's wines, which were both delicious and suited to a miniscule budget like mine. And to be frank, that has not changed - Mâcon itself certainly has. Eight years on, it is an opportune moment to examine this oft-overlooked region since it could be on the brink of a defining era, one where its most propitious climats will be as familiar and as coveted as those in the Côte d'Or. It is time to expand your horizons beyond those golden slopes and embrace the Mâconnais, the vinous delights it has to offer. The Land You can look at the Mâconnais two ways. You can take a bird's eye view of the entire, somewhat disjointed region whose boundaries contain over 5,639 hectares of vineyard and which "churns out" 298,999 hectoliters of white and 25,004 hectoliters of red wine each year (BIVB figures - 2008). Then we can begin focusing upon the multitudinous Mâcon-Village designations, which can be labeled "Mâcon-Villages" or "Mâcon-" appended by commune name, for example, Mâcon-Fuissé or Mâcon-Vinzelles. A decree passed in September 2005 reduced the number of communes entitled to append their name from over 40 to a more manageable 26. Latest figures from the BIVB show that in 2012 there are 3,345 hectares designated MâconVillages that produced 229,815 hectoliters. Just like anywhere else, each village commune will have its own personality depending on terroir. Broadly speaking, those toward the east such as Uchizy tend to ripen earlier, while those toward the northern flank such as La Roche-Vineuse tend to ripen a little later; others tucked away into the hills and valleys toward the west vary depending upon the contours of the land. We can then zone in upon specific appellations within the Mâconnais: St. Véran, Viré-Clesse, Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Vinzelles and Pouilly-Loché. Of those, Pouilly-Fuissé is the most renowned, so we should spend a little time examining this region. The appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé expands over 761 hectares (2011/12 figures - BIVB) and covers four communes: Chaintré, Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly and Vergisson. In his essential tome "Inside Burgundy" Jasper Morris points out that in "Topographie de Tous les Vignobles Connus" (1866), Jullien designated "Fuissé" as first class, Chaintré, Solutré and Davayé second, Vergisson, Vinzelles and Loché third. That classification has some credence today though the reputations of Vergisson, Solutré and Vinzelles are certainly ascendant.


It is a picturesque, tranquil, perhaps pastoral vista as one drives toward Fuissé from the town of Mâcon. The rolling hills are punctured by two rocky bluffs: "Roche de Vergisson" and to its south, the "Mont de Pouilly," all looking as if someone tore the canvas of the Earth's crust to expose its complex substrata. Under the schistous soils lies Bathonian or Bajocian limestone, though a myriad of fault-lines and consequential geological variations influence the wines in their own particular ways and therefore each lieu-dit has its say on the eventual wine. (...). The village of Pouilly actually lies in the commune of Solutré and the terroir is not dissimilar to that of Fuissé. However, there has tended to be less domaine-bottling in this commune, so its name is only just coming to prominence. (...). I will briefly summarize two other important appellations of the Mâconnais. St-Véran is so-called because it was felt that appellations ought to bear the name of a saint and it came into being as recently as 1971. Extending from the Petite Grosne river down to the village of Leynes, its 703 hectares are located in two "islands" that surround Pouilly-Fuissé: six communes to its north and four to the south. The western side of the hills contains older rock of scree-covered grey marl while those on the eastern side are from younger strata of marly limestone with clayey loam soils. Climats of note include Les Chailloux, La Côte-Rôtie (which apparently has only recently raised the heckles of the citizens of the Northern Rhône, in which case maybe the mâconnais should request that the world desist using "Chardonnay"?), Les Pommards, Les Cras and La Grande Bruyère. (...). The Poor Man's Chablis? If we perceive Côte d'Or as the heart of Burgundy flanked by two major wine regions, Chablis to the north and the Mâconnais to the south, then we should ask why the former has become so recognized and revered, while the latter languishes in the sidelines and is only now beginning to extricate itself from its reputation as a source of mass-produced Chardonnay and with the exception of Pouilly-Fuissé, the "poor man's Chablis." Firstly, it is because for so many years the region was dominated by co-operatives that prioritized quantity over quality. That is rational since large enterprises suit, what in Burgundian terms, is a huge region producing a vast amount of generic wine. In the Côte d'Or the trend of growers bottling their own wines, escalating land prices and the hierarchy of climats have conspired to push co-operatives into a corner, whereas in the Mâconnais they continue to rule the roost. The trend for Mâconnais growers to strike for independence has gathered momentum since the 1990s, however it still lags some years behind the Côte d'Or. Appraising the co-operative current releases against independent producers, did I find a large gap in quality? I will answer that later. The second reason is that the INAO has never blessed/burdened Mâcon with an official hierarchy. The current state of play is that there are no Premier Crus and this has been construed as a reflection of quality. How come Montagny burgeons with Premier Crus and yet not a solitary Premier Cru vine resides in Mâcon? This has precluded Mâcon of the kudos rightly or wrongly bestowed upon the climats in the Cote d'Or. The 2011 vintage came after a particularly wintery December followed by more benign conditions from January to March. April was unseasonably warm which meant that the growing season galloped 3 weeks ahead of schedule following ideal flowering. An early harvest was in the offing. However, the growing cycle was impeded by arid conditions and hydric stress that particularly affected the young vines and then overcast and showery July and August put the brakes on and chef de culture had to watch out for mildew. The pickers were eventually sent out with their secateurs toward the end of August, depending upon the vagaries of the parcel, and natural sugar levels came out between a decent 11 to 13 percent with relatively high pH levels.


Mâcon: A New Chapter Mâconnais wines continue to offer unbeatable values at times. I simultaneously authored this report and one on Burgundy 2011s and I recall on one morning receiving two e-mails for suggested retail prices in the United States. One contained numbers that reached over $800.00 per bottle and the other, for one of Fuissé's top artisans peaked at $50.00 per bottle. I don't need to tell you where each related. While there has and always will be a price differential, the figures for two Chardonnay wines lying upon propitious terroirs now seem irrational and with economic travails continuing, the Mâconnais has a huge opportunity to entice disaffected Burgundylovers to a more affordable alternative, one with a bright future. (...).

The Mâconnais, Ready to Deliver During my week in Macon, I tasted 400 samples in the offices of the Maison de Bourgogne under single blind conditions that as always, proved an illuminating exercise. (Readers should note that I type my impressions directly onto my laptop in what you might call "real time," therefore they read in that manner.) In addition, I conducted numerous visits to growers where I got a feel of the region in conversation with vignerons, walking through their vineyards to inspect the complex mosaic of terroirs "up close and personal" and simply spending moments watching the weather interact with this beautiful landscape. What I learned throughout my sojourn was this. The apotheosis of Mâconnais wine stands shoulder to shoulder with those of the Cote d'Or. If you were to pin me down, perhaps contending with a mid-ranking Premier Cru at its very best. Slip a top-notch Pouilly-Fuissé into a line-up of preening Chardonnays from the Côte de Beaune and just watch your professional critic slip over their preconceptions because you can bet your bottom dollar that the tip-top Mâcon would embarrass several hallowed Premier Cru and perhaps even the occasional slipshod Grand Cru. "The quality in the Mâconnais is clearly a significant step up from where it was a generation ago when it was all about mass-produced co-operative wine," commented Jasper Morris. "Now there are a decent number of progressive producers making exciting wines from distinct terroirs which have much greater potential for me than almost anywhere in the Côte Chalonnaise." That is a sentiment with which I would certainly concur. Chardonnay is a grape variety that provides a blank canvas upon which either the terroir or the winemaker or indeed both can draw a personality, if they wish for something more than quaffing commercial fare. Given the maturity of many of the most propitious parcels of vine, often over half-a-century in age and even up to 100 years old, then that should certainly be the goal for any aspiring vigneron.(...). To temper my enthusiasm for Mâconnais wines, I am not totally convinced by their ability to age. While I found occasional examples that aged with panache and reward those with the patience to cellar bottles, for example from Château de Fuissé, Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Bret Brothers and Olivier Merlin, I found many of the bottles with extended aging submitted for the blind tasting failed to make a case for longevity. Many of these wines should be consumed within their first two or three years in order to relish those precocious scents and flavors of youth, therefore I have refrained from stating drinking windows unless I have my own positive experience of mature examples. (...). Jasper Morris also cautioned that the Mâconnais must not give into the temptation to run before they can walk... "There is scope to grow this in the future but prosperity is fragile," he explained. "Too many domaines have been caught up in a negative spiral, in which diminishing returns have led to corners being cut, thus in due course lesser quality and so even more difficulty in getting the necessary price in the market place." But the Mâconnais has a burgeoning number of winemakers who are expressing the minutiae of their land with increasing style, class and typicité. Like Chablis, the dominance of mono-varietal wines coupled with a straightforward approach to vinification revealed the nuances between the various climats and often ensured that Mâcon offers an intellectual as well as sensorial exercise.


I think back to my nuptials on that summer's day eight years ago. You might ask me whether I would choose another Chardonnay, something with more kudos, something worthy of the most important day in your life, perchance a Premier Cru from Meursault or Chassagne-Montrachet, even a nice crisp St. Aubin. And the answer, following my week in Mâcon and having tasted Jean-Marie Guffens' wines, is that I would order exactly the same wine again. Hey, and maybe even the same girl. My thanks to the BIVB for organizing my blind tasting and to Jasper Morris MW for spending a day visiting growers and lending me his valuable insight.

—Neal Martin


2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Macon Davaye A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from Davaye, Macon Villages, Maconnais, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 89 Drink Tasted both blind and at the winery, 2011 Macon-Davaye comes from 35-year-old vines, fermented in stainless steel and matured on the fine lees for 10 months. It has an attractive bouquet with scents of grapefruit, melon and honeysuckle that shows fine clarity. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry with a pleasant spicy note complementing the citrus fruit, leading to a composed finish. Fine. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their holdings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.

2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Bourgogne Chardonnay Romantic A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from Macon, Maconnais, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 85 Drink 2013 The 2011 Bourgogne Chardonnay “Romantic” is fermented in foudres. It has a simple, light nose with flourishes of mango and tropical fruit. The palate has a dash of pepper on the entry, light and slightly resinous fruit with a simple but quite fiery finish. Drink now. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their holdings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.


2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet St Veran les Buis A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from Macon, Maconnais, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 91 Drink The 2011 St Veran Les Buis is a small cuvee of just 3,000 bottles from 45-year-old vines in a 1.5-hectare plot close to the winery. It has a precise, unpretentious, almost understated bouquet that is tightly coiled at the moment, whereas the palate already boasts quite a precocious opening with spicy citrus fruit, lemongrass and honeycomb. It is very focused and it probably needs to develop just a little more persistency to complete the package. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their holdings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.

2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet St Veran en Pommards A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from Macon, Maconnais, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 92 Drink The 2011 St Veran En Pommards comes from a 0.7-hectare plot of northeast facing 38-year-old vines and is fermented in tank and large oak barrels in equal measure. It has a strict, stony bouquet with light limestone and smoke scents, while the palate is more expressive at the moment, demonstrating fine tannins, nicely judged acidity and a harmonious, almost Meursault-like finish. Excellent. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their holdings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.

2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Saint Veran la Grande Bruyere A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from St Veran, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 91 Drink -

The 2011 St Veran La Grande Bruyere comes from a single, 1.5-hectare parcel not far from Davaye and matured on the fine lees for nine months. It has a perfumed bouquet of citrus lemon, pear skin and a touch of sweet potato, well-defined with fume scents developing with aeration. The palate is more harmonious and contains more volume than the St Veran Village with subtle notes of orange zest and lemongrass on the finish. This is very fine. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his

studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their holdings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.

2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet St Veran A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from St Veran, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 88 Drink The 2011 St Veran is sourced from 45-year-old vines from around 30 parcels raised on the fine lees for 10 months. It has a light but crisp nose of citrus peel and subtle oyster shell aromas. The palate is crisp on the entry with fresh lemon married with lemongrass and dried orange peel. It does not quite have the requisite complexity on the finish but it offers admirable length. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their oldings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.

2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Saint Veran les Rochats Blanc A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from St Veran, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 92 Drink The 2011 St Veran Les Rochats comes from a two-hectare parcel of 50-year-old vines. It offers a pretty, feminine bouquet with light scents of lemon, honeysuckle and acacia that blossom in the glass. The palate has a pleasant saline tang on the entry. There is very fine weight and harmony here, with subtle honey and spice notes decorating the finish that is concentrated for a 2011. Very fine. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their holdings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.

2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet St Veran Sur la Carriere A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from Macon, Maconnais, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 93 Drink The 2011 St Veran Sur La Carriere recalls scents of the sea on the nose: hints of oyster and cockleshells that are very fragrant and expand nicely in the glass. The palate is very well-balanced: tightly coiled on the entry with racy acidity and a gradual build toward an intense, very concentrated finish. This is one of the finest St. Veran wines I have encountered. Superb. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their holdings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.

2011 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Pouilly Fuisse A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from Macon, Maconnais, Burgundy, France, Review by Neal Martin eRobertPark er.com # , #208 (Aug 2013) Rating: 91 Drink There are just four barrels (two new) of the 2011 Pouilly-Fuisse from a tiny 0.16-hectare parcel. It has an attractive bouquet with scents of citrus lemon, subtle tropical fruit and a touch of marzipan. The palate is well-balanced and carries the oak very well so that you hardly notice it. The acidity is welljudged so that the finish is very harmonious and long in the mouth. Very fine. Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in the late 1960s by Maurice Martin (no relation). The name comes from ancestor Benoit Senaillet who replaced the village’s stone cross when the previous one fell victim during the Revolution. Maurice’s son Richard took over the estate in 1990 after his studies; followed by Maurice’s other son Stephane two years later. From a modest 6.5 hectares located in the village of Davaye, their holdings have expanded to 25 hectares scattered over sixty parcels. The vineyard was converted to biodynamie some years ago and certified in 2010. These wines ranged from good to thrilling, their “Sur La Carriere” unequivocally demonstrating that St. Veran boasts its own Premier Cru.


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Bourgogne Aujourd’hui JUIN 2013


Inside Burgundy , the vineyard, the wine and the people Jasper Morris MW

Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Director Jasper founded Morris & Verdin, the highly respected specialist wine importers, in 1981. Despite running a growing business he found time to gain his Master of Wine Qualification in 1985. When BBR acquired the company in 2003 one of the notable assets was Jasper himself, now appointed Berrys' Buying Director. His expert knowledge of Burgundy, Beaujolais, California and New Zealand has already impacted on our list and we are delighted to have many new, exciting producers. Jasper also writes for many wine publications and lectures widely around the world.


Wine Travel Guides http://www.winetravelguides.com/Guides/France/Burgundy/Maconnais-and-northern-Beaujolais/Producers/Domainede-la-Croix-Senaillet


Sélection par la Résidence du Prince Charles - Highgrove

http://www.highgroveshop.com/food-drink/alcohol/wine/highgrove-m%C3%A2con-davay%C3%A9-2011/c-alc00095/


BOURGOGNE AUJOURD’HUI N° 106 JUIN 2012

Mâconnais Spécial 2011


Guide HACHETTE 2013


Guide BETTANE ET DESSEAUVE 2013


Decanter - Juillet 2012 40 000 ex

Steven Brook


Extrait Site Internet DECANTER.com http://www.decanter.com/wine/finder/search.php?pid=31213


Selection Aus lust an genuss Hiver 2012/2013

http://aus-lust-am-genuss.de/


Extrait du site de Jancis Robinson



http://avis-vin.lefigaro.fr/recherche/saint-veran#vin-1


http://www.winemag.com/Search/index.php?urlprefix=%2F&search=&mod=CoreSearch&query=croix%2520 senaillet&search=SEARCH
