Located just outside the town of Santenay (and within sight of the Chapelle home), the Saint-Jean vineyard is devoted mostly to pinot noir, but there are a few prized parcels of chardonnay. And the same might be said of the Santenay appellation as a whole, where chardonnay is outnumbered by big multiples by pinot, something that is a bit unusual in the Côte de Beaune, the "half" of the Côte d'Or generally thought of as much more white oriented than red.

Perhaps because Santenay, a commune, by the way, that has improved its standing considerably in the last 10 or so years, is really red country, the chardonnay that comes from here is generally on the full-bodied side.

The 2007 Saint-Jean is floral and perfumed with lusciously ripe citrus and spice notes. Because of its generous mouth-feel, it is a lovely match for rich fish and chicken dishes, particularly if citrus and butter are involved in the preparation.

Alcohol 13%

120 bottles imported into New York (2,900 bottles produced)

16-year average vine age; organically grown and vinified

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