The summer and autumn of 2011 marked a milestone for Domaine Michel Delorme, with prestigious recognition that celebrates the hard work and passion of the entire team. The buying guide "Vins et Terroirs Authentiques," a reference for wine enthusiasts concerned with quality and authenticity, dedicated a complete file to the wines of Santenay, highlighting two of our emblematic cuvées.
The Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau 2006 shone among the selections, rewarded with an admirable score of 15/20. This wine, praised for its "beautifully shiny cherry robe," embodies the very essence of elegance and finesse. Critics were unanimous, highlighting a harmonious bouquet where aromas of red fruit jams, biscuit, mocha, and light tobacco mingle, revealing a complex olfactory experience with each breath. On the palate, this wine captivates with its texture that is both dense and delicate, offering a long and enveloping finish that testifies to a rare delicacy of expression.
Not far behind, the Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau 2008 also captured attention with a score of 14.5/20. Described as having a "cherry robe at the beginning of its evolution," this wine stands out for its fruity and fragrant bouquet, developing into more cooked and macerated notes. Its fine and supple texture, combined with a beautiful refreshing acidity, offers an explosion of fruity flavors in the mouth, dominated by nuances of redcurrant and northern cherry. The persistent and tonic finish confirms the excellence of this cuvée.
This recognition by "Vins et Terroirs Authentiques" is not only a source of pride for Domaine Michel Delorme but also serves as an invitation to discover or rediscover these exceptional cuvées. The laudatory comments reflect the domain's unwavering commitment to quality and the authentic expression of its terroirs. They reaffirm our dedication to creating wines that tell a story, the story of a blessed land and a craftsmanship passed down through generations. This endorsement underscores the success of our approach to winemaking, which prioritizes the careful cultivation of vines and meticulous production processes to achieve wines of distinguished character and complexity.
We invite wine lovers to be seduced by the unique character of these two Santenay wines, true jewels of our estate, which continue to seduce the most demanding palates around the world.
