Volnay 1er Cru „Les Santenots“ AOC 2022

Wine Description for Volnay 1er Cru „Les Santenots“ AOC 2022 from Clos du Moulin aux Moines

Colour & Appearance

Dark ruby red with violet reflections and an intense, dark core – a wine with visual depth and substance.

Nose

This Santenots is an introverted aristocrat that takes its time. Despite the approachability of the 2022 vintage, it initially shows itself reserved and demands patience. After half an hour in a large glass, a fascinating aromatic profile unfolds: dark berries, mulberries and elderflower in the foreground, behind them floral notes of hollyhocks. The heart note becomes dark and complex: cocoa nibs, espresso crema, damp forest floor, red pepper and the slightly bitter note of cherry stones. A wine that poses more questions than it answers – and that is precisely what makes it so fascinating.

Palate

On the palate, the full class of this Premier Cru reveals itself: powerful, multi-layered, with a monumental structure that opens only slowly. The silky tannins envelop an extract-sweet fruit, framed by sandalwood and liquorice. An elegant acidity arc lends the wine tension and length. The inner density is impressive – this is a wine with ageing potential, yet it already provides great drinking pleasure right now.

Finish

Long, complex and sustained with dark fruit and mineral notes that linger on the palate for minutes to come.

Terroir & Origin

The Climat Santenots lies in the commune of Meursault, directly on the border with Volnay – a geological peculiarity that produces red wines classified as Volnay Premier Cru. The limestone soils lend this Pinot Noir its characteristic minerality and finesse.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pinot Noir, hand-picked and strictly selected. Spontaneous fermentation with 50-70% destemmed grapes in large wooden vats over 15-20 days. Subsequently 12 months maturation in used oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined bottling – an authentic, unadulterated Burgundy.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Braised beef, Coq au Vin, game birds with dark sauces, aged Comté or the recommended „Fish-fragrant“ aubergine from Chinese cuisine – an unconventional, yet quite appealing pairing.

Special Features

At just 12.5% alcohol, a prime example of elegance over power. A wine that proves that great Burgundies need not be loud to be heard.