2006 - Volnay 1er Cru Santenots, Nicolas Potel

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Volnay |
Producer: Nicolas Potel |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

89-91
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Mar 08
Deep red-ruby. Black cherry and licorice on the nose. Deeper and sappier than the village version, with chewy flavors of black cherry, chocolate and minerals and firm tannic structure. Solidly built, persistent wine with good mineral cut. Potel notes that his part of Santenots is on limestone-based soil while Dominique Lafon's is richer in clay.
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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.