Domaine Élodie Roy Santenay 1er cru Gravieres Rouge

The palate is silky, structured, and red‑fruited, opening with Morello cherry, raspberry, and wild blueberry. The fruit feels pure and lifted, shaped by the cool 2021 vintage and the old‑vine concentration from this 1952‑planted parcel. A mid‑palate of violet, redcurrant, and gentle smoky spice adds aromatic depth, while the 35% new oak brings a subtle cocoa‑tinged warmth without overshadowing the fruit. The tannins are fine, tight, and elegantly woven, giving the wine a poised, Premier‑Cru frame. As it opens, hints of dried leaf, warm earth, and crushed stone emerge, adding savoury nuance and grounding the wine in its clay‑limestone terroir. The finish is long, fresh, and quietly mineral, tapering with notes of cherry skin, cranberry, and a faint floral echo. Overall, it’s a precise, structured, beautifully aromatic Santenay 1er Cru — expressive, refined, and unmistakably in Élodie Roy’s elegant, terroir‑driven style.