2022 Santenay Blanc Clos de la Combe Dessus, Domaine Borgeot

• Style: Mineral-driven Burgundy white
• Taste: Citrus and stone fruit with limestone minerality, restrained oak
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, mushroom, poultry, oily fish
• Occasion: Date night, gifting
• Serve: 13% ABV, serve cool with roasted chicken or buttered sole

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Brightness and ripe citrus leap forward, balanced by a mineral spine that speaks to limestone bedrock. Stone fruit and orchard notes frame the palate, while a whisper of toasty oak provides structure without overwhelming. The acidity stays keen throughout, delivering the restraint that defines great Chardonnay. The 2022 growing season delivered generous yields and vibrant fruit, captured here without sacrificing the poise that makes this wine food-friendly.

The Winery — Domaine Borgeot

Founded in 1903 and now steered by fourth-generation brothers Laurent and Pascal, Domaine Borgeot commands 23 hectares across four prestigious villages: Bouzeron, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune. Pascal's measured hand balances Laurent's restless energy, creating wines that are alive but never overblown. The Clos de la Combe Dessus benefits from natural cooling — air channelled down the combe, forest breezes from above — which gives the wine its distinctive freshness. Winemaking is equally thoughtful: gentle pressing, stainless-steel fermentation, then modest French oak ageing (just 25% new) for around a year. At 13% ABV, the wine emerges poised and approachable.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that rewards attention and reaches across the table. Serve it with roasted chicken, buttered sole, or soft cheeses like Brie; the citrus and mineral character also shines alongside seasonal vegetables with cream sauces. Its brightness pairs beautifully with shellfish and crustacean dishes, while the mineral backbone handles mushroom and truffle preparations with grace. Oily fish benefits from the keen acidity. Perfect for date nights or gifting to anyone exploring quality France's white wines beyond the famous names. This sits firmly alongside the best of our Beaune selection, offering remarkable drinking without ceremony.