2022 Domaine Ludovic Bonnardot Santenay Rouge

Here’s a Burgundy red that combines character and subtlety with heart and terroir. Hailing from the southern slopes of the Côte de Beaune in the appellation of Santenay, this 2022 from Domaine Ludovic Bonnardot is grown organically on clay-limestone and stony soils, from vines around 45 years old. The wine offers the classic expression of Pinot Noir—bright red berry fruit, savoury underbrush and an elegant structure—but with a light hand and natural-winemaking purity. It’s graceful enough to sip on its own, yet versatile enough for food. A wine that rewards attention without pretense.

Nose: A fragrant swirl of wild strawberry, fresh raspberry and rose-petal aromatics, layered over subtle forest-floor and crushed stone from the hillside terroir.

Palate: Medium-bodied and elegant, with juicy cherry and red-currant flavours, matched by soft, polished tannins and a fine mineral seam that speaks of the clay-limestone foundation. The acidity keeps the wine lively and the texture refined.

Finish: Dry, clean and persistent—with lingering notes of red fruit skin, a whisper of spice and a chalky minerality that invites the next sip.

This Santenay Rouge is a natural companion to mid-weight dishes: roast duck with berry glaze, pork tenderloin with rosemary, or mushroom risotto with Parmesan. It also pairs beautifully with a charcuterie board of aged cheeses and prosciutto—its freshness and texture hold up well to food without overwhelming it.