Domaine La Pousse D'Or Santenay Clos des Tavannes 1er cru 375ml 2019

Although Domaine de la Pousse D'Or has vineyards reaching back as far as the eighteenth century, it has only existed as it does today since 1964. It is a forward-thinking estate and one which was instrumental in pioneering a new technique for evaporating excess water to re-balance the must, resulting in less need for chaptalisation. It is perhaps unsurprising to learn, in view of this, that Domaine is owned by a consortium of Australian shareholders.

La Pousse d'Or is located a few kilometres from Beaune, in the commune of Volnay. The 13 hectares of vineyard are spread among the communes of Volnay, Pommard, and Santenay, each producing distinctive and stylish wines.

Clos de Tavannes (sometimes also "Clos Tavannes") is a Premier Cru vineyard at the northern end of Santenay commune, on the border with Chassagne-Montrachet beyond. It is considered to be one of the better Premier Cru climats in the village, and its mostly Pinot Noir-based wines are richly flavoured and well regarded.