The 2020 base of William Saintot Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru is complemented by additions from the 2015 - 2019 vintages, and carefully crafted with a balanced vinification of 40% in oak, 40% in steel and 20% in concrete egg. It displays a light pink hue, resembling the hue of a Provençal rosé. The wine presents a brilliant taste and vinous delivery with notable structure, embodying its terroir. There is a pleasant mid palate weight and fruity character, leading to an impressive finish with noteworthy texture, salinity, and longevity.
House Profile
Based in the village of Avenay-Val-d’Or in the very East of the Marne Valley, this domain is currently run by 5th generation vigneron, Morgann Saintot. Committed to working in a sustainable way, the Maison is HVE certified and currently on route to organic certification. Working with 10ha of mostly Pinot Noir, Morgann vinifies his plots separately to highlight the typical characteristics of each terroir.
Assemblage
100% Pinot Noir
Years
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
Dosage
3 g/ltr
Bottled
July 2021
Disgorged
14th June 2023
Village
Avenay-Val-d'Or