2022 Santenay Blanc 1er Cru Passetemps, Jean-Claude Boisset

• Style: Refined Burgundy white, crystalline citrus and apricot
• Taste: Mouthwatering acidity, mineral precision, toasted oak whispers
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, poultry, oily fish, pasta & risotto
• Occasion: Date night, gifting
• Serve: 13% ABV, natural cork, chill and drink from the table

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Crystalline citrus and ripe apricot frame whispers of toasted oak on the nose. The palate delivers mouthwatering acidity with mineral precision, creating refreshing tension that invites another sip. Refined without pretension, substantial without heaviness—this is serious, sophisticated drinking that balances generosity with structure.

The Winery — Jean-Claude Boisset

Grégory Patriat, the accomplished winemaker at this Nuits-Saint-Georges négociant, brings a vineyard-focused discipline honed under the legendary Domaine Leroy. Founded in 1961 by the Boisset family, the company now operates from Les Ursulines, a converted convent housing a state-of-the-art gravity-fed winery. The 2022 vintage across Burgundy delivered both generosity and excellence despite severe drought. Grapes arrived in pristine condition, requiring virtually no selection. Patriat employed whole-bunch pressing followed by fermentation in French oak (40% new) with indigenous yeasts, allowing Passetemps' natural depth to emerge unforced. This Premier Cru hillside, situated just south of Chassagne-Montrachet, benefits from eastern-facing clay soils and mature vines averaging 55 years, producing wines of uncommon sophistication.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this wine with steamed lobster, sautéed scallops, or butter-sauced chicken; the structure and acidity sing alongside seafood and cream-based preparations alike. At 13% alcohol and sealed with natural cork, this is a white built for the table, not the display case. Perfect for date night or as a thoughtful gift to those who appreciate refined Burgundy. Explore more of our Chardonnay selection, or discover the broader range of premium bottlings from France we've hand-selected for your cellar. Browse Whites with Oak for similar discoveries.