Saint-Vincent Tournante

The Saint-Vincent Tournante: its origin

The Saint-Vincent Tournante was created in 1938 by the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. It groups together the 85 mutual aid societies of Burgundy. These societies, born in the Middle Ages, are associations of religious origin of mutual aid between winegrowers placed under the protection of the Saint Patron of winegrowers: Saint-Vincent.

The Saint-Vincent Tournante: the festival

The Saint-Vincent Tournante takes place on the last weekend of January. Each village on the coast takes care of the organisation of this event, which is open to the public, in turn. The village in question is decorated by its inhabitants, including paper flowers, signs and playlets with characters.

On the morning of the first day, the “mutual aid societies” of Burgundy gather to participate in the parade-procession with the banners of the 85 societies, the costumes of the Confréries and the statues of the saints. This is followed by a ceremony at the Monument aux Morts, a religious service in the village church, and finally enthronements by the confraternities.

But it is above all the tasting of the vintage or vintages of the Saint-Vincent Tournante that attracts the crowds at various points in the village concerned.

The 78th edition of the Saint-Vincent Tournante

This year the 78th edition of the Saint-Vincent Tournante will take place in the villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Blagny & Corpeau. Postponed twice, following the Covid-19, it will exceptionally take place on 19 and 20 March. To find all the information about this next edition, go to the website: https://saint-vincent-tournante-2021.com/

Puligny-Montrachet « Le Trézin » 2019 – HVE

From a stony clay-limestone soil, scree, on white marl and marl-limestone, our Puligny-Montrachet has a clear straw yellow colour, the nose offers fresh aromas of apricots, gingerbread with a touch of honey. On the palate, it offers a richness of flavours, the finish is complex and chalky.

A wine for ageing (5-7 years) which will match perfectly with a salmon steak with cream or a poultry stew.

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru « Sous le Puits » 2019 – HVE

from stony clay-limestone soil, scree, on white marl and marl-limestone, our Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru reveals a golden yellow colour, the nose offers floral aromas, peach notes and a touch of honey. On the palate, it offers a nice acidity, the finish reveals smoky and peppery notes.

A wine for ageing (7-10 years) which will match perfectly with pan-fried foie gras or a cheese platter.

The Domaine’s cellar will be open on Saturday 19 March, by appointment, if you wish to come and taste during your visit to Burgundy.

Source: La Confrérerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin