Albert Ponnelle Santenay Cuvee Les Carmelites, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2018

Description

This elegant white Burgundy captures the charm and depth of Chardonnay from the southern reaches of the Côte de Beaune. The 2018 vintage opens with inviting aromas of ripe pear, baked apple, and white peach, layered with notes of acacia blossom, toasted almond, and a whisper of vanilla from gentle oak aging. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of richness and freshness, yet lifted by lively acidity and a subtle saline minerality that reflects its limestone soils. The finish is long and graceful, with lingering hints of citrus zest and hazelnut. A beautifully composed Santenay Blanc that bridges opulence and restraint, showing both the warmth of the vintage and the precision of Burgundian craftsmanship.