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Domaine Chapelle et Fils

Santenay Saint Jean

France Santenay White Chardonnay

full-bodied, fresh white Burgundy with mineral lift

Facts about the wine

Winery
Domaine Chapelle et Fils
Grapes
Chardonnay
Region
France / Santenay
Wine style
White · White
Alcohol content
13%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

This white Santenay Saint Jean from Domaine Chapelle et Fils is a Chardonnay from the southern Côte de Beaune, where lively freshness often meets a generous texture. Expect ripe orchard fruit and citrus, with chalky, lightly nutty notes and usually discreet oak influence. The balance of fruit, oak and minerality may vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, fresh white Burgundy with mineral lift
Serving temperature
10–12 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable young, with the potential to develop well over around 4–8 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • lemon
  • white peach
  • ripe apple
  • hazelnut
  • butter
  • chalk

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • seared scallops
  • cod with beurre blanc
  • chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce
  • lobster or langoustines
  • Comté cheese
  • Pasta
  • Rich Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Soft Cheese
  • Cured Meat

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2001
  • 1998
  • 1996
  • 1983

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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4,0 out of 5 · 1 ratings
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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20168 Sep 2026

About Domaine Chapelle et Fils

Domaine Chapelle et Fils is based in Santenay, an appellation at the southern end of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Although the area is best known for red wines, its white Chardonnays can be notably fresh, structured and expressive of place. The estate’s wines belong to the classical Burgundian tradition of site-led Chardonnay.

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This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.