This midslope Premier Cru vineyard is located right above the village of Santenay and, according to tradition, was the favourite rendez-vous place for the village's lovers during the Spring. 

To-day, the Pinot Noir grape produces a beautiful ruby red wine, with aromas of violets and wild berries. 

Santenay-Beaurepaire has good, firm structure, yet does not taste rough on the palate. It ages quite well. 

The grapes are picked by hand and brought to the winery in Beaune. They ferment naturally and slowly in open wooden vats. The total fermentation and maceration lasts up to two weeks. The wine is then "raised" in oak barrels for one year and a half. It is fined with egg-whites prior to bottling. 

Santenay-Beaurepaire is a perfect accompaniment to red and white meats as well as ripe and creamy cheeses.