Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots AOC 2023

Wine Description for Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots AOC 2023 by Rémi Jobard

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, medium ruby red with cherry-red transparency at the rim. Youthful brilliance that underscores the freshness of the 2023 vintage.

Nose

Seductive bouquet of red cherries and raspberries, underpinned by delicate notes of violets and forest floor. Subtle spice of white pepper and a refined mineral freshness reminiscent of wet limestone. The oak remains discreet in the background – precisely as Rémi Jobard intends.

Palate

Elegant and precise with silky texture and vibrant acidity. Ripe strawberries and cranberries merge with a fine saline minerality. The tannins are fine-grained and perfectly integrated, lending the wine structure without harshness. Remarkable length and finesse that confirm Les Santenots as one of Volnay’s greatest vineyard sites.

Finish

Long and pure with lingering cherry fruit and a hint of clove. The mineral freshness remains present to the very end, leaving a clear, vibrant impression.

Terroir & Origin

Les Santenots is an exceptional vineyard site on the border with Meursault, situated on calcareous subsoil and, despite its geographical belonging to Meursault, classified as Volnay Premier Cru. This particularity gives the wine its characteristic tension between elegance and power.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pinot Noir from old vines. Matured over two winters in oak barrels, of which only 20% in new barriques, complemented by 600-litre Stockinger demi-muids. Unfined and unfiltered. This purist approach preserves the natural complexity and allows the terroir to speak unadulterated.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Roasted duck breast with cherry sauce, Coq au Vin, pink-roasted veal fillet, Bresse chicken with morels, aged Comté or Époisses.

Special Features

From a winemaking family with roots dating back to the 16th century. Rémi Jobard’s uncompromising philosophy – extensive work in the vineyard, minimal intervention in the cellar – creates wines of exceptional purity and authenticity.