Volnay Clos des Santenots Premier Cru

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2006: Beautiful, very classic vintage with a heatwave in the month of July. Very great year for white wines - these are rich and opulent. Lovely vintage producing delicious red wines that are extremely enjoyables as of now.
Grape Variety & Plot size
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir on a 1.19 hectare plot
Terroir
Located in the heart of Les Santenots du Milieu, with brown soil rich in magnesium on a layer of hard, rounded limestone.
Steep slope with perfect natural drainage. Situated in the middle of the slope facing due east.
Vinification & Ageing
The grapes were handpicked into small crates, then sorted and totally destemmed. The wine stayed on the skins for 17 days in temperature-controlled open oak vats. Pigeage (punching down the cap) was done twice a day during alcoholic fermentation.
100% malolactic fermentation
100% ageing in oak barrels
Duration of ageing: 16 months.
Tasting Notes
Tasted in 2008 (after bottling)
COLOUR: Beautiful, deep ruby-red
NOSE: Refined and elegant with hints of black fruit, cocoa, violet and iris
PALATE: Rich and concentrated with spicy, liquorice, floral and tangy flavours
Attractive, fine and satiny tannin

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