Domaine Chapelle Organic Santenay 1er Cru Beaurepaire 2020
About the wine
Burgundy doesn't get much better than this uber-classy organic Santenay Premier Cru
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The Chapelles have been crafting fine Santenay wines for over 100 years and this organic Premier Cru nectar is pretty much the top of their range.
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It’s an uber-classy and complex Pinot Noir with wonderful aromas of fruity cherries, savoury girolle mushrooms and a hint of vanilla spice. On the palate, there’s hidden dimensions on every level, with raspberries, redcurrants and more complex savoury notes… but everything's in perfect balance. Through it all you can tell this is a super-focussed wine that’s been made with the utmost care and attention to detail.
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A committed organic winemaker, Simon makes all his wines in harmony with nature and this wonderful Premier Cru is no exception. It takes a lot of work, and as Simons says “You get up early and you’re back home late but in the middle you did a thousand different things…” but when you taste this incredible wine for yourself, you’ll know it was all worth it.
Best before
Drink now to 2026
Serving advice
Open/Decant 30 minutes before serving
Food match
Any kind of meat will pair perfectly but especially white meat like chicken or turkey. Roast or fried veggies and mashed potatoes would also be a must.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
France
Burgundy
Pinot noir
Fruity Red
13.5% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Organic
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Simon Chapelle
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Simon was born and raised at the Chapelle family estate, where his ancestors have been making top-quality Burgundy for over 100 years. When most kids his age were playing with toy cars and action figures, he was already helping his mum and dad do odd jobs around the winery. It seemed only natural he would follow in their footsteps when he grew up… although he took a significant detour to get there.
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A passionate musician, Simon left the family winery to pursue a career as a composer. Out in the world, he met so many people who were blown away by his Burgundy upbringing, it made him realise just how special ‘home’ really was. After 10 years in the music industry, he made ‘the biggest decision of my life’ and bowed out to return to his roots in Burgundy, carrying on the Chapelle family’s prestigious winemaking tradition.
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After finally working his first proper harvest in 2015, Simon’s got into the rhythm of making truly top-notch Burgundy that lives up to the family name. He aims to work in harmony with nature and farms all his vineyards organically - to celebrate the incredible terroir of his home in the most natural way possible.
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