Mazzei Siepi 2020 vs Santenay Premier Cru, Beauregard, Edouard Delaunay, (Magnum) 2019
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Santenay Premier Cru, Beauregard, Edouard Delaunay, (Magnum) 2019 currently starts £0.30 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £74.00 | £73.70 |
| Current stockists | 2 merchants | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Mazzei | Edouard Delaunay |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Sangiovese | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 1500ml |
| Where to buy |
Mazzei Siepi 2020
Just south of Castellina in Chianti, the Fonterutoli estate looks out across the Val d’Elsa from one of the most historic corners of Chianti Classico. Owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, it still feels like a peaceful country hamlet: old stone houses clustered together, the church of San Miniato, and a sixteenth-century villa standing where the medieval castle once was. Today the estate spans 117 hectares of vines, mostly Sangiovese alongside Merlot, Colorino, Malvasia Nera and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its gravity-fed cellar, designed by architect Agnesi Mazzei, is considered one of the region’s most striking and environmentally thoughtful wineries. Vineyards Siepi comes from a six-hectare vineyard sitting at 260 metres above sea level, facing south and southwest. The soils are predominantly Alberese, and the vines range from thirteen to twenty-six years of age. Both spur-cordon and Guyot systems are used, with high-density plantings that enhance concentration and structure. Its plateau position allows for full sunlight from dawn to dusk, while an encircling oak forest moderates temperatures and creates a pronounced diurnal shift. This microclimate, both bright and sheltered, is fundamental to Siepi’s identity. Winemaking The Merlot was hand-picked on 5 September and the Sangiovese on 17 September. Fermentation took place at 26–28°C in stainless steel, with macerations lasting fourteen days for Merlot and eighteen for Sangiovese. Ageing was carried out for eighteen months in French oak, with Merlot in barriques and Sangiovese in tonneaux, seventy percent of which were new. The blend then rested for three months in concrete before bottling in June 2024, giving time for the components to integrate with purity and finesse. Vintage Information The 2022 season began with a mild, dry winter followed by a warm spring that drove steady, uniform growth. Budbreak arrived around 10 April, with slight variations between parcels, and flowering took place on 16 May. Dry, hot condit
Santenay Premier Cru, Beauregard, Edouard Delaunay, (Magnum) 2019
Over the hills and far away to the Haut Cotes... And a kaleidoscopic tasting with Laurent Delaunay at the family’s beautiful Chateau de Charmont. 28 wines tried – from Bourgogne Aligoté (absolutely outstanding – who needs Chardonnay?!?) right through to Echezeaux and Clos Vougeot, with many highlights across appellations and crus. The choice of parcels, and pragmatic approach – where every cuvée is treated individually without a set formula for quantity of new oak, or amount of whole bunches used etc, allows each wine to offer a true and deeply satisfying expression of the terroirs. Whilst the strength in Nuits Saint Georges is especially noticeable, there are some absolute gems throughout – and the consistent balance of succulence and focus, sweetness and salinity, authenticity and sophistication shows that there are great things ahead for Maison Delaunay. Watch out for Laurent picking some of his top under the radar wines for us and elsewhere explaining why we should embrace his passion for Nuits Saint Georges… "From a well-drained, nicely exposed limestone-spiked site on the same level of the slope as Chassagne, there are plenty of stones here for mineral drive but the aspect means the fruit ripens well and is always harvested early. 10% whole bunches used and 20% new oak. “The most affordable red Burgundy premier cru” is how Laurent convincingly sells this wine. The aromas are up front, a combination of red and black plums and cherry tobacco and a hint of polish and pencil lead. Palate is very juicy, with bright summer fool fruits and the sponge to match, a hint of star anise, plus crunchy peppery fresh tannins. What’s not to like?" Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru
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