Comte Senard

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At the heart of the charming village of Aloxe-Corton, in the Côte de Beaune, 3 kilometres north of Beaune, Domaine Comte Senard is one of the most prestigious estates in Burgundy. Founded in 1857 by Jules Senard with the creation of the monopole "Corton Clos des Meix", it is today led by Lorraine Senard, sixth generation of the family, who succeeded her father Philippe Senard in 2005, joined since 2020 by her brother Mathieu Senard. Spanning 10 hectares across prestigious appellations of the Côte de Beaune, this family estate is one of the few to offer Grand Crus in both red and white on the mythical hill of Corton (Clos des Meix, Bressandes, Clos du Roi, Paulands, en Charlemagne, Corton-Charlemagne), complemented by Premiers Crus, Villages and regional cuvées.

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Comte Senard Corton Bressandes 2014
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60575
Red
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Burgundy | Corton Bressandes

Comte Senard Corton Bressandes 2014

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT

History of Domaine Comte Senard

The story of Domaine Comte Senard began in 1857, when Jules Senard, the family’s first generation, acquired the Clos des Meix plot on Corton’s legendary slope. This established the estate’s emblematic, exclusively owned 2.5-hectare climat, which would become its enduring signature. Over the generations, the acquisition of prestigious appellations such as Corton “Paulands,” Corton “Bressandes,” Corton “Clos du Roi,” Corton “en Charlemagne” and Corton-Charlemagne considerably raised the estate’s profile. Today it spans 10 hectares.

Philippe Senard, of the fourth generation, left a profound mark on the estate and Burgundy’s wine industry during his tenure (1977–2005). A colorful character, international ambassador for Burgundy, head of protocol for the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin for 30 years, passionate sailor (he sailed the equivalent of one and a half times around the world), epicurean and visionary, he was among the first winegrowers to make his estate’s wines himself and helped develop the renowned cold pre-fermentation maceration technique. As early as 1992, aware of the urgency of environmental issues, he banned certain crop-protection products. In 1999, he established one of the first guest dining tables at a Burgundy estate. In 2005, his daughter Lorraine Senard took over. A talented winemaker of the sixth generation, she preserves the “Spirit of Corton” while adding her modern touch. Her brother Mathieu joined her in 2020 after returning from the United States and now oversees sales. A remarkable family story recognized by the Revue du Vin de France, the Guide Hachette and Bettane et Desseauve.

Terroirs and vineyards of Domaine Comte Senard

The vineyards of Domaine Comte Senard cover 10 hectares in the heart of the Côte de Beaune: 8 hectares planted with Pinot Noir for the reds and 2 hectares with Chardonnay for the whites. Most plots are concentrated on the legendary Corton hill in Aloxe-Corton, which marks the boundary between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. The estate cultivates six prestigious Corton Grands Crus there, at varying elevations and exposures, on soils characteristic of great Burgundy wines: clay, limestone marl and fractured Jurassic limestone. These give the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay their finesse, depth and incomparable mineral character.

The estate’s jewel remains Corton Clos des Meix, an exclusively owned 2.5-hectare plot established by Jules Senard in 1857. It produces both a red Grand Cru and a rare white Grand Cru, making Comte Senard one of the few estates to offer Grands Crus in both colors from Corton. This mosaic also includes plots in Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozières and Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille, as well as cuvées from Aloxe-Corton Village, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Auxey-Duresses and Meursault. Vineyard management follows rigorous sustainable practices and is undergoing conversion to organic farming, with no herbicides or insecticides. Harvesting is entirely by hand, with two rounds of careful sorting to ensure optimal grape quality.

Winemaking at Domaine Comte Senard

In the winery, housed in cellars built in the 14th century by the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Sainte-Marguerite, Lorraine Senard practices precise, exacting winemaking that draws on the tradition passed down by her father Philippe and the modern approach she brings to the estate. For the reds, the renowned cold pre-fermentation maceration lasting 5 to 12 days—a technique Philippe Senard helped develop—allows for slow, precise extraction of Pinot Noir’s aromas while preserving the grape’s characteristic delicacy. Pre-fermentation whole-cluster maceration is sometimes used to preserve aromatic finesse.

Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures, followed by gentle, precise pressing. The whites spend an average of 12 months aging in oak barrels, with a carefully managed proportion of new oak. The reds spend 18 months in barrels—up to 40% new oak for certain prestige cuvées—in the estate’s centuries-old cellars. Lorraine Senard has introduced several changes to make the wines approachable sooner while preserving their considerable aging potential. The result is a recognizable signature: appealing wines with characteristic Burgundian elegance, silky tannins and excellent aging potential, true to the “Spirit of Corton” cultivated over six generations.

The cuvées of Domaine Comte Senard

Corton Grand Cru Clos des Meix (Monopole): the estate’s signature cuvée and historic jewel, from an exclusively owned 2.5-hectare plot established by Jules Senard in 1857. Made from 100% Pinot Noir with cold pre-fermentation maceration, then aged for 18 months in barrels. Deep ruby color, a complex nose of black fruit, flowers and mineral notes, and a dense, silky palate with a fine tannic structure and a long finish. An exceptional Grand Cru built for long-term cellaring.

Corton Grand Cru Bressandes: a Grand Cru from Aloxe-Corton, made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in the renowned Bressandes lieu-dit. Deep color, an expressive nose of black fruit, spices and earthy notes, and a structured, complex palate. A masterful expression of Corton.

Corton Grand Cru Clos du Roi: one of Corton’s most prestigious Grands Crus, made from 100% Pinot Noir. Intense ruby color, a complex nose and a powerful yet refined palate, with excellent aging potential.

Corton Grand Cru Paulands: a Grand Cru from Aloxe-Corton’s Paulands lieu-dit. Made from 100% Pinot Noir in the classic Senard style. Deep color, an aromatic nose of red and black fruit, and an elegant, structured palate.

Corton Grand Cru en Charlemagne (Red): a rare red Grand Cru made from the “en Charlemagne” plot, which is generally planted with Chardonnay. A rarity with a distinctive character, revealing another facet of the Grand Cru.

Corton Grand Cru Blanc: a rare white Grand Cru from Corton, made from 100% Chardonnay grown in the estate’s exclusively owned Clos des Meix plot. Golden color, a complex nose of white fruit, flowers and mineral notes, and a dense, deep palate with a saline character and excellent aging potential. An exceptional rarity that makes the estate one of the few to produce both red and white Grands Crus in Corton.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru: an iconic white Grand Cru from Burgundy, made from 100% Chardonnay. Bright golden color, a complex nose of ripe yellow fruit, white flowers, honey and mineral notes, and a powerful, deep palate with an exceptionally long finish. One of the world’s greatest white wines.

Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozières (Red): a Premier Cru adjoining the Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru. 100% Pinot Noir. Bright ruby color, a delicate nose with notes of red fruit and violets, and a silky, feminine palate of exceptional elegance. A Premier Cru of great finesse.

Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Sous Frétille (White): a white Premier Cru from the Pernand-Vergelesses appellation, made from 100% Chardonnay. Pale golden color, a floral, fruity nose and a taut, precise palate with the mineral character typical of this great village neighboring Corton.

Aloxe-Corton Village Cuvée Jules (Red): a village cuvée honoring Jules Senard, the estate’s founder, made from 100% Pinot Noir grown across several Aloxe-Corton plots. Cold, pre-fermentation whole-cluster maceration, followed by 18 months of aging in barrels (40% new oak). Deep ruby color, a characteristic bouquet of red and black fruit and violets, and a full-bodied palate. Enjoy in its youth or after a few years of cellaring.

Aloxe-Corton Village Les Caillettes (White): a rare white village-level Aloxe-Corton, made from 100% Chardonnay grown in the Les Caillettes lieu-dit. Pale golden color, an expressive nose of white flowers and yellow fruit, and a fresh, precise palate with a mineral character.

Chorey-lès-Beaune: a village cuvée from the Chorey-lès-Beaune appellation, made from 100% Pinot Noir. Light ruby color, a fruity, floral nose and a supple, appealing palate. An approachable, flavorful village wine.

Auxey-Duresses: a village cuvée from the Auxey-Duresses appellation, made as a red or a white depending on the vintage. A true and precise expression of this great, lesser-known Côte de Beaune village.

Meursault: a village cuvée from the Meursault appellation, made from 100% Chardonnay. A full, mineral palate with pronounced citrus aromas and a surprising hint of menthol. A fine expression of Meursault’s celebrated terroir.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvée Auguste: a regional Pinot Noir cuvée honoring Auguste Senard. Bright ruby color, a fresh nose with red-fruit notes and a smooth, appealing palate. An ideal introduction to the estate’s wines.

Bourgogne Chardonnay (Cuvée Ana): a regional white Chardonnay cuvée. Pale color, a floral, fruity nose and a fresh, precise palate with a classic Burgundian character.

Bourgogne Aligoté: a regional cuvée made from Aligoté, a grape variety often overlooked in Burgundy. Fresh and lively, with a mineral backbone, it is ideal as an aperitif or with seafood.

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