Domaine Lucien Muzard Santenay 1er Cru Maladière 2021
A remarkable wine that captures the essence of the Maladière vineyard. With its vibrant red fruit flavours, hints of spice, and a touch of earthiness, this Santenay premier cru offers a harmonious balance, refined structure, and a lingering finish.
$510
The vintage
Winery
Domaine MuzardAppellation & Region
Santenay Premier Cru, BurgundyBlend
100% Pinot NoirSoil
Limestone base covered in a thin layer of loamAlcohol Content
13%Average age of vines
35 yearsVineyards & Vinification
Maladière is a steep southeast facing rocky hillside, sitting on a fissured limestone base covered in a thin layer of loam. The average age of the vines is 60 years.
The grapes are never crushed; a significant portion is de-stemmed, while around 30% are kept as whole bunches. Alcoholic fermentation is achieved with indigenous yeast. During vatting, the wine undergoes gentle cap-punching, or pigeage. Maturation takes place in Burgundian oak barrels, 15-20% of which are new. A third of the cuvee is matured in large Foudre oak vats.
The Winery
Domaine Muzard is a family-owned estate that has been producing exceptional wines for several generations. Some ancient records even identify a winemaker named Lucien Muzard as far back as 1645 in Santenay, the heart of the Côte-D’Or.
Two brothers, Claude since 1987 and then Herve three years later, take over the family estate from their father. They embark on a complete transformation to focus all 18 hectares on their passion for quality over quantity. They are both joined in 2019 by Capucine, Claude’s daughter.
Today, Muzard is known for its dedication to balancing traditional techniques with more modern and organic methods combined with a passionate commitment to producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of Côte de Beaune.
Both their Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are praised for their elegance, finesse, and expression of the region’s distinct characteristics. No wonder Domaine Muzard’s wines can be found in some of the world’s best cellars and restaurants.
Fine Wine Reserve is the exclusive distributor for Domaine Muzard in Hong Kong S.A.R. and Macau S.A.R.
