Product Description
Burgundy Domaine Muzard Santenay Clos de Tavannes red 75cl
Tasting Notes
Grape
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
The 2023 Domaine Muzard Santenay Clos de Tavannes 1er Cru presents a deep, dark red colour and opens with vibrant, intense aromas of red fruits and berries, layered with earthy and herbal nuances, a hint of liquorice, and evolving oak notes of vanilla and mocha. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, its discreet, finely woven tannins supporting a flavour profile dominated by raspberry, cranberry, and other bright red fruits. Secondary notes of earth and subtle herbs—reflecting the marl-limestone soils—add depth and complexity as the wine unfolds in the glass. Persistent, refined, and marked by a sense of finesse, this is a cuvée with clear ageing potential.
More About The Winey
With a history dating back to 1645, the Muzard family has cultivated vines in Santenay for nine generations. The estate was formally structured in the 1960s by Lucien Muzard, who expanded holdings through rentals and acquisitions. Today, the domaine is run by Claude and Hervé Muzard, who manage 16 hectares of vineyards across Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Pommard, with around 5% dedicated to white wines.
The domaine balances traditional methods — manual harvests, careful destemming, and oak ageing — with modern precision, including small-crate harvesting, sorting tables, and temperature-controlled fermentations. Ageing takes place in oak barrels, with 30–40% new oak depending on the vintage, bringing both structure and finesse.
The wines of Domaine Lucien Muzard are admired for their authentic expression of Burgundy terroir, from the supple, approachable reds of Santenay to the more structured and age-worthy cuvées from Chassagne and Pommard.
