2018 - Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots du Milieu, Arnaud Ente

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Volnay |
Producer: Arnaud Ente |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 14 Jan 21
The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu opens in the glass with notes of smoky berry fruit, spices and wilted rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, supple and concentrated, it's lively and dynamic, framed by bright acids and powdery tannins. More introverted than its regional appellation sibling, it will demand a bit of bottle age.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2045
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Jancis Robinson Julia Harding - 27 Nov 19
Aged in one-year-old demi-muid. A little less expressive than the Bourgogne though deeper in fruit, a little darker in character and still with seductive fruit sweetness. Spicy on the palate and has a little more grip but still beautifully rounded. Opens to perfume and length. Firm on the finish then washes back to fruit, to and fro. Beautiful balance and length. (JH)
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2028
Volnay Fine Wine

Volnay

Volnay, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, is famed for elegant, refined Pinot Noir wines with silky texture, aromatic complexity, and graceful ageing potential. These wines feature delicate flavours of red berries, like cherry and raspberry, with floral notes and subtle earth and spice. Though lacking Grand Cru vineyards, Premier Crus like Les Caillerets and Clos des Chênes are highly esteemed for their finesse and depth. Top producers include Domaine Michel Lafarge, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, and Domaine Hubert de Montille, all dedicated to expressing Volnay's unique terroir.