Volnay Red 1er Cru Les Santenots 2020 - Vincent Girardin
93/100 Wine Spectator
Well marked by new oak, this red also has concentrated flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry, sandalwood and stony minerals. Develops well through to the long finish, which balances elements of fruit, minerals and oak spice. Excellent length. Best from 2025 to 2038.
AGE OF VINE
85 years old
GEOLOGY
Appellation Volnay 1er cru Les Santenots, the vines are located in the Meursault appellation area but are classified as "Volnay Santenots" if it is a red wine, or as "Meursault Santenots" if it is a white wine. Soil: oxfordian marl-limestone with red clay, steep slope.
WINE MAKING
Hand-picked, sorted on the vines and then sorted on a sorting table (in some years, an optical sorting machine is used) at the winery.
BREEDING
The grapes are lightly crushed and de-stemmed and placed in stainless steel tanks. A small amount of whole grapes may be added depending on the condition of the raw material. After a cold maceration of a few days, the active phase of fermentation takes place with temperature control. During this phase, pumping over and/or punching of the cap is carried out. After pneumatic pressing, the wines are put into barrels (about 30% new wood) where the ageing takes place. This lasted 15 months, during which time malolactic fermentation took place. One month before bottling, the wine from the different barrels is blended in vats. No fining and a light lenticular filtration preceded bottling. Some modifications on the overall technique can be made depending on the vintage. Bottling is done according to the lunar calendar.
TASTING
Spicy notes on the nose. Lovely red fruit on the palate, such as cherry, enhanced by notes of sweet spices such as cinnamon. This charming wine has a beautiful, melted structure, with a lot of volume. The palate is opulent and complex.
METS
It goes well with finely prepared red meats, game birds and dishes in red wine sauce, even slightly spicy. Suitable for cheeses such as Brie, Chaource and Reblochon. Serve at 14°c.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| Note WS | 93/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Premiers Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Vincent Girardin |
| Prix | From 50 to 80 € |
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