Santenay, a village in the Côte de Beaune abutting the southern border of Chassagne-Montrachet, makes far more red wine than white. Guillaume Marko, the winemaker at Domaine du Cellier aux Moines, explains that the sites in northern Santenay, bordering Chassagne-Montrachet where they have their small, 0.25-ha plot, are also especially well-suited for Chardonnay. The warmth of their plot, sitting in front of a quarry, provided enough ripeness in 2024 despite its elevation to balance the acidity of the cool 2024 vintage, which turned out to be fabulous for white wines in general. Their 2024 Beauregard shows the complexity and stature of a 1er Cru with an enticing spicy element that sets it apart from many other Côte de Beaune whites and accents the underlying firm and lively mineral component. Its zesty quality and weight make it a good match for highly seasoned seafood or roasted pork.
93 Michael Apstein – May 20, 2026