Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru AOC 2022 3000ml Doppel-Magnum

Wine Description for Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru AOC 2022 3000ml Double Magnum by Rougeot Père & Fils

Character

The Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru from Rougeot Père & Fils embodies a fascinating peculiarity of Burgundy: the Santenots vineyard site lies geographically in Meursault, yet red wines from this parcel are permitted to bear the prestigious appellation Volnay Premier Cru. This double magnum from the 2022 vintage combines the characteristic elegance and finesse of Volnay with the mineral depth of the limestone-rich soils of Meursault. The generous 3-litre format promises extraordinary development over the coming years.

Terroir & Origin

The Rougeot family has cultivated parcels in the Côte de Beaune, the southern part of the Côte d’Or, for generations. Santenots benefits from an ideal south-easterly exposure and soils of limestone with iron-rich clay, which lend the Pinot Noir structure and complexity. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy was characterised by warm, dry conditions that produced concentrated, ripe grapes with pronounced aromatics. The family-run estate stands for traditional craftsmanship and respectful stewardship of the terroir.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir achieves particular expressiveness in the Premier Cru vineyard sites of Volnay. The variety typically displays notes of red berries, cherries and floral nuances, underpinned by fine minerality. Rougeot Père & Fils practises a classical approach with measured use of oak to avoid masking the fruit and terroir. At 13.0% alcohol, the wine remains balanced and approachable in Burgundian tradition, without heaviness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Premier Cru harmonises beautifully with duck breast, game birds or Coq au Vin. Equally recommended are beef fillet with truffle sauce, braised rabbit or ripe soft cheeses such as Époisses or Brillat-Savarin. The silky texture and moderate tannin structure make it an ideal companion for mushroom dishes and autumnal braises.