Domaine Fleurot-Larose Santenay 1er Cru Clos du Passe Temps 2022

This dry red Pinot Noir comes from the AOC Santenay 1er Cru Clos du Passe Temps appellation in Burgundy, crafted by the historic Fleurot-Larose winery. It features aromas of red fruits and ripe strawberry, with a structured palate showing notes of tea leaves, black olive, and a subtle chalky minerality.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• D.O. / Region: AOC Santenay 1er Cru Clos du Passe Temps, Burgundy
• Winery: Fleurot-Larose
• Soil / Altitude: Limestone
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Aged in historical cellars, cellaring potential

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from the Clos du Passe Temps vineyard, a Premier Cru site in the Côte de Beaune. The area's limestone-rich soils impart a distinct mineral character and freshness, reflecting the classic terroir of Santenay.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Ageing takes place in the historic underground cellars of Château du Passetemps, which provide optimal temperature and humidity conditions for the development of this cellar-worthy wine.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a classic Burgundy for your collection, this red wine offers excellent cellaring potential. Its balance of fruit, integrated oak, and mineral freshness makes it an ideal choice for special occasions. You can buy Domaine Fleurot-Larose Santenay 1er Cru Clos du Passe Temps 2022 online directly from our shop.