2015 Volnay Santenots
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Bright, dark red. Ripe, expressive scents of cherry, flowers and menthol accented by blood orange; conveys an almost liqueur-like ripeness but comes across as utterly fresh. Silky, plush and full, with the wine's very ripe fruit suggestions leavened by mineral lift; ultimately more salty than chocolatey. The tannins arrive late and coat the front teeth. This fruit was picked at the beginning, with at least 13.5% potential alcohol, according to technical director Frédéric Barnier.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots showed a subtle patisserie scent on the nose, a hint of baking powder behind the veneer of raspberry coulis and strawberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly grainy texture, a mixture of red and black fruit leading to a sappy, quite tensile finish. Not a bad Santenots by any means, though a couple of paces behind the rest of the pack.
The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots showed a subtle patisserie scent on the nose, a hint of baking powder behind the veneer of raspberry coulis and strawberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly grainy texture, a mixture of red and black fruit leading to a sappy, quite tensile finish. Not a bad Santenots by any means, though a couple of paces behind the rest of the pack., Dec 2016, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2019-2030
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.