1978 Volnay Santenots
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Outstanding. Beautiful intensity, perfumed nose with savoury notes complementing the sweet, ripe red berry fruits. Lovely freshness and ripe, rounded tannins. Excellent structure and a long finish. Oct 2017, FINE+RARE
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Pale brownish tawny. Rich and a little more animal than the 1979 on the nose. Very broad and glorious. Firm finish. Structured and just a little less ethereal than the 1979. No shortage of body or extract here. Exciting! Apr 2013, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 1994-2025
About the producer

Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most talented and connected winemakers. He created Maison Roche de Bellene, the négoce arm of Domaine de Bellene, in 2008, using his extensive network in the region to source top-quality fruit for an "haute couture" négociant operation.