The 2023 Vignobles Ludovic Pierrot Santenay Croix Sorine is a site-specific Pinot Noir from one of Santenay’s higher-altitude vineyard parcels in the southern Côte de Beaune. Grown on limestone-clay soils and farmed using organic and biodynamic principles, this wine highlights a fresher and more finely detailed side of Santenay, with an emphasis on purity, precision and vineyard expression.
On the palate, it is elegant and beautifully composed, with flavours of red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry layered with subtle notes of rose petal, gentle spice and earthy undertones. Fine tannins provide structure without heaviness, while bright acidity and mineral tension bring freshness and energy. Matured in older oak to preserve fruit character, the finish is long, lifted and precise, with lingering red fruit and savoury mineral notes.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Burgundy lovers who appreciate finesse, freshness and terroir-driven Pinot Noir. The combination of vibrant fruit, refined tannins and mineral character makes it both approachable in its youth and suitable for short to medium-term cellaring. Enjoy now with a short decant or over the next 5–7 years. Pair with roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, grilled quail or soft-ripened cheeses.
