Volnay Clos des Santenots Premier Cru
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Vintage 2022
"Warmest year since the beginning of the 20th century. Strong vine resilience"
Despite a water deficit that began to be felt at the end of winter and high temperatures from May onwards, the vines developed very rapidly and by May 26, flowering was complete. 2022 reached the same level of earliness as 2020 at this stage.
Rainfall in June (120 mm on average) compensated for some of the lack of water, and the hot summer did not block the vine cycle.
Veraison was completed around August 15/20, and the few millimetres (20 mm) of rainfall in mid-August helped the grapes reach full ripeness.
Harvesting began on 29 August.
Grape Variety & Plot size
Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir on a 1.19 hectare plot
Terroir
Located in the heart of Les Santenots du Milieu, with brown soil rich in magnesium on a layer of hard, rounded limestone.
Steep slope with perfect natural drainage. Situated in the middle of the slope facing due east.Vinification & Ageing
The grapes were handpicked into small crates, then sorted and totally destemmed. The wine stayed on the skins for 20 days in temperature-controlled open oak vats. Pigeage (punching down the cap) was done twice a day during alcoholic fermentation.
100% malolactic fermentation
The wine was aged entirely in new oak barrels.
Duration of barrel ageing : 19 monthsTasting Notes
Tasted in May 2024
COLOUR : Intense, dark ruby red.
BOUQUET : Very fruity, black fruits (blueberry, plum, black cherry), evolving on spicy/vanilla notes.
PALATE :Warm with dense, rich black fruit. Appetizing spicy notes (licorice stick). Digestible finish with silky, elegant tannins.
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