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Volnay 1er Cru Santenots
2016
$145.00
6 case(s) available
It was with the acquisition of Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules that the history of Maison Louis Jadot began in 1826. It took Louis Henry Denis Jadot thirty years to found the House in 1859, and to establish the values of this family business. By developing the wine trade in the markets of northern Europe, he was already contributing to the reputation of Burgundy wines at the time. Several generations succeeded each other at the head of the family business, but his signature on the...
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The Volnay vineyard, between Pommard in the North and Meursault in the South. The commune of Volnay only produces red wines. There is no Grand Cru but 26 Premiers Crus, composed of limestone marls from Aargau and in the part bordering Pommard and Meursault, on clay-limestone boulders from the Bathonian. There is also a lot of calcium. "Les Santenots" rest on a limestone soil of red earth.
The harvest is manual in small crates in order to preserve the integrity of the fruit. The grapes are macerated in open wooden or stainless steel vats for 3 to 4 weeks. The vats are punched twice a day during fermentation. Aging lasts about 18 months in barrels, about a third of which are new.
Volnay is renowned for the elegance of its red wines ... bright red in color, the aromas of red and black berries associated with spices and a delicate woody note. These gourmet flavors are enveloped by fine tannins that offer the palate a velvety caress. Pairing with turkey with cranberries and quail with berries.
Strong wood influence all but overshadows the spicy black pinot, plum and spice aromas. The medium-bodied flavors are rich to point of being velvety yet there is no lack of power or punch to the firm and moderately robust finish where the only nit is a touch of warmth. Note that this will require at least some patience.
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