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"Alongside Jean-Marc Vincent, [Moreau] is leading the way for the appellation that is still undervalued by cognoscenti." - Neal Martin, Vinous
Despite its relative secrecy in the greater Burgundy quality hierarchy, Santenay is one of the most popular appellations among B-21's clientele at the moment, with producers like Jessiaume finding big audiences for their excellent class and character and very affordable prices. David Moreau is another name that we've long turned to for reference-point Santenay. With exceptional old-vine holdings in virtually all of the most important 1er Cru vineyards, Moreau is a go-to name for truly savvy insiders.
Having done much of his formative training at two of Burgundy's most iconic names (none other than Hubert Lamy and DRC), Moreau has built a remarkable skillset that allows him to excel in both the vineyard and the winery, and it shows in this pair of rock-solid 2023 reds that we just secured at excellent pricing. The "superb" 2023 Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau, from a southeast-facing slope of iron-rich limestone and arguably Santenay's finest cru, is "lovely, very pure and generous" according to Martin. The "bright and effervescent" 2023 Santenay 1er Cru Beaurepaire shows the more ethereal side of the appellation, coming from high on the slope of the cru at a very steep gradient. "It is quite airy in style," notes Martin, "but there is real fruit concentration here."
As pedigreed, artisanal wines of true terroir become more and more expensive in Burgundy, it's nice to know that there are places (Santenay) and people (Moreau) that can be counted on to deliver everything a Burgundy lover is looking for without breaking the bank into a million pieces. | 
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