Les Héritiers Saint-Genys has rapidly become one of Burgundy's rising stars, crafting wines that rival the best of the Côte de Beaune for finesse and focus. Under the direction of Pierre-Jean Monnot, the estate brings modern precision to traditional craftsmanship, working sustainably across prized vineyards in Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Mercurey.
The 2022 Santenay La Maladière Premier Cru captures the soul of Pinot Noir from this limestone-rich slope - vivid red fruit, floral lift, and mineral intensity shaped by meticulous viticulture and gentle cellar work. This very Burgundian expression of terroir is exactly why we love Pinot Noir from this historic region.
James Suckling gave this wine 98 Points, comparing this Santenay to Grand Cru quality and remarking, "everything is swathed in a blanket of velvet that you just want to sink into. Then comes the giant finish that almost knocks you off your chair in the nicest possible way."
This wine has stunning purity and depth. Aromas of crushed red berries, violets, and wet stone lead into a refined palate of silky tannins and incredible balance on the palate. The finish is long and graceful with incredible energy and finesse. This is a benchmark for modern Santenay.
With roots dating back to the 1850s, Les Héritiers Saint-Genys has been revitalized into one of the most quality-focused domaines in the region. Every wine reflects precision, purity, and respect for terroir - a philosophy that has placed the estate firmly among Burgundy's new elite.
Les Héritiers Saint-Genys farms these vines sustainably and organically, encouraging biodiversity and soil vitality. Harvesting is done by hand, with vinification in small tanks and aging in fine-grain French oak barrels (20-25% new) to preserve fruit purity.
As the southern gateway of the Côte de Beaune, Santenay produces Pinot Noirs of understated power and grace. The wines combine the depth of the Côte de Nuits with the supple charm of Meursault's southern slopes and in great hands like Saint-Genys, they rival far pricier Premier Crus from neighboring villages.
The vineyard of La Maladière sits just above the village of Santenay, facing east on rocky, limestone-clay soils that yield naturally small berries and concentrated flavor. The slope's excellent drainage and morning sun create wines of clarity and freshness- hallmarks of great Premier Cru terroir.
Enjoy this fine red Burgundy at a quality to price ratio that is off the charts.
Aromas of cherry blossom, raspberry, and crushed limestone lead into a poised, silken palate framed by fine-grained tannins and exceptional balance. The finish is long, savory, and refined - classic Côte de Beaune harmony elevated to greatness.
JAMES SUCKLING 98 POINTS - "Welcome to the dark side of the 2022 vintage in Burgundy. It has all the spicy and savory complexity, plus the giant structure we expect from a grand cru. But this only comes from Santenay, where there are 1er crus, but even they don’t get taken seriously. And everything is swathed in a blanket of velvet that you just want to sink into. Then comes the giant finish that almost knocks you off your chair in the nicest possible way. Drink from release."
The 2022 Santenay La Maladière Premier Cru captures the soul of Pinot Noir from this limestone-rich slope - vivid red fruit, floral lift, and mineral intensity shaped by meticulous viticulture and gentle cellar work. This very Burgundian expression of terroir is exactly why we love Pinot Noir from this historic region.
James Suckling gave this wine 98 Points, comparing this Santenay to Grand Cru quality and remarking, "everything is swathed in a blanket of velvet that you just want to sink into. Then comes the giant finish that almost knocks you off your chair in the nicest possible way."
This wine has stunning purity and depth. Aromas of crushed red berries, violets, and wet stone lead into a refined palate of silky tannins and incredible balance on the palate. The finish is long and graceful with incredible energy and finesse. This is a benchmark for modern Santenay.
With roots dating back to the 1850s, Les Héritiers Saint-Genys has been revitalized into one of the most quality-focused domaines in the region. Every wine reflects precision, purity, and respect for terroir - a philosophy that has placed the estate firmly among Burgundy's new elite.
Les Héritiers Saint-Genys farms these vines sustainably and organically, encouraging biodiversity and soil vitality. Harvesting is done by hand, with vinification in small tanks and aging in fine-grain French oak barrels (20-25% new) to preserve fruit purity.
As the southern gateway of the Côte de Beaune, Santenay produces Pinot Noirs of understated power and grace. The wines combine the depth of the Côte de Nuits with the supple charm of Meursault's southern slopes and in great hands like Saint-Genys, they rival far pricier Premier Crus from neighboring villages.
The vineyard of La Maladière sits just above the village of Santenay, facing east on rocky, limestone-clay soils that yield naturally small berries and concentrated flavor. The slope's excellent drainage and morning sun create wines of clarity and freshness- hallmarks of great Premier Cru terroir.
Enjoy this fine red Burgundy at a quality to price ratio that is off the charts.
Aromas of cherry blossom, raspberry, and crushed limestone lead into a poised, silken palate framed by fine-grained tannins and exceptional balance. The finish is long, savory, and refined - classic Côte de Beaune harmony elevated to greatness.
JAMES SUCKLING 98 POINTS - "Welcome to the dark side of the 2022 vintage in Burgundy. It has all the spicy and savory complexity, plus the giant structure we expect from a grand cru. But this only comes from Santenay, where there are 1er crus, but even they don’t get taken seriously. And everything is swathed in a blanket of velvet that you just want to sink into. Then comes the giant finish that almost knocks you off your chair in the nicest possible way. Drink from release."
