Grand Clos Rousseau Santenay Premier Cru 1997
The 1997 Grand Clos Rousseau Santenay Premier Cru is an estate-bottled red wine produced by Jean-Marc Morey. This vintage, which received a score of 86 points, is described as charming but quickly developed.
The wine originates from Bourgogne in eastern France, a region shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped its countless terroirs. Within the southern part of the Côte de Beaune lies Santenay, situated between Chassagne-Montrachet and Maranges. As one of the region's largest village appellations, it is home to 12 Premier Cru Climats. The vines in this area are cultivated on slopes with east and southeast exposures at altitudes between 220 and 400 meters, rooted in limestone-marl and clay soils.
This Premier Cru is made from Pinot Noir, an elegant blue grape that is deeply characteristic of Bourgogne. While it is the defining red variety of the region, it is also widely cultivated in areas such as Champagne, Germany, Oregon, and California.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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