2013 Volnay Santenots
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(bottled in January of 2015): Moderately saturated medium red. Expressive, open-knit aromas of blueberry and spices; less chocolatey than usual for Santenots owing to the cooler vintage. Nicely sweet and supple in the mouth, with juicy acidity framing the red berry and spice flavors and giving this wine considerable charm. Finishes savory and persistent, with smooth tannins.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(a blend of 20- and 80+-year-old vines): Bright, deep, saturated red. Aromas black cherry and licorice show a medicinal aspect. Intense, dense and pure, with harmonious acidity giving shape to the flavors of wild strawberry and licorice. At once round and vivacious, with the depth and strength of fruit to support the substantial ripe tannins. Finishes with lingering dark berry and violet nuances. Guillaume Boillot noted that this parcel of Santenots is situated lower on the hillside than the Santenots-du-Milieu, which he says is a hotter location.
The 2013 Volnay les Santenots 1er Cru has a pastille-like bouquet with black cherries and raspberry jam scents that open nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip, a little spicier than the other Volnay premier crus, although it tapers in toward the finish, which left me feeling a little shortchanged.
About the producer
Based in Meursault and farming some of the finest vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, Henri Boillot is a leading address in Burgundy. He crafts fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the estate is best known for its flagship monopole vineyard, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère.