The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Santenay Les Charmes Dessus is a beautifully vibrant and finely detailed Pinot Noir from the limestone-rich slopes of Santenay in the southern Côte de Beaune. Produced from elevated vineyard parcels that naturally favour freshness and mineral tension, the wine reflects Bachelet-Monnot’s elegant and terroir-focused philosophy, combining purity of fruit with refined structure and precision. The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry layered alongside violet, subtle spice and delicate earthy notes, giving the wine impressive lift and finesse.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a finely etched mineral core. Layers of bright red berry fruit, savoury spice and gentle earthy complexity are balanced by chalky freshness and supple texture, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent balance and detail. Careful extraction and restrained oak usage preserve the vineyard’s transparency and aromatic clarity while allowing the wine’s mineral structure to shine through.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Santenay Les Charmes Dessus is a superb Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir — elegant, fresh and beautifully composed with excellent finesse and regional character. Perfect with roast duck, grilled chicken, mushroom dishes, charcuterie or lighter game dishes. Enjoy now or cellar comfortably through 2037+.
