White

Clos de la Chaise Dieu

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune · France

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seafood · grilled chicken · mild cheeses · fresh salads

201488 pts

The magnificently named vineyard, the seat of God, is set in the hills next to Saint-Aubin. This wine is crisp while also having a warm, rich backdrop of yellow fruit. The chalk soil gives the wine its tight minerality and texture. It will be ready to drink from 2017.
201389 pts

This is a soft, ripe wine, with juicy acidity to keep it fresh. Flavors of lemon, tangy spice and baked apples are balanced by the taut texture of this still-young wine. Drink from 2017.
201290 pts

The picturesque name of the wine, the vineyard where God sits, comes from a monopole—a walled property in the hills behind Beaune, wholly owned by the Château de Santenay. Ripe and smooth with an attractive, crisp texture, the wine is ready to drink. A touch of toast gives extra…