Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2016
Domaine Jacques Prieur
Terroir: Volnay 1er Cru Santenots sits on the southern boundary of the Volnay appellation. Domaine Jacques Prieur owns approximately 1.4 acres of Volnay portion of this vineyard. This is an extremely unique vineyard as producers are able to produce both white Meursault 1er Cru or red Volnay 1er Cru from the same parcel. The vines face almost due east and the soil is heavy in nature, primarily clay and silt.
Vinification: Grapes are hand harvested, strictly sorted and destemmed. The must will sit on the skins for 20 days prior to fermentation. The wine ages for 17 months of in oak barrels deep in the cellars of Domaine Jacques Prieur.
Additional Information
2016, 26th-28th April: Devastating frost episode!
After a very mild winter and a warm spring weather in the second half of April, the bud break was advanced but the frost with high level or humidity at the end of the month destroyed the parcels with the best exposition. After the frost the vine was developing slowly. Acceleration in growth and the maturity of grapes were possible thanks to very warm and dry summer, with ripening that started quickly by mid-August. The harvest started on 20th September and the sanitary condition of the vineyard was perfect.
The overall quality of the wines is not affected by these weather disturbances.
Intense dark ruby red. Very tempting, precise, fresh red berries (cherry, cherry-stone), evolving into slightly toasted notes on the nose. The palate is tender, flavorful, fruity and fleshy (fresh cherry). Fine and digestible tannins on the finish.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Volnay
- Winemaker: Nadine Gublin
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Clay, silt
- Vineyard Acreage: 1.4 acres
- Alcohol: >14%
- Sizes Available: 6/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Recent Press
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Burghound Author: Allen Meadows
Date: Friday, June 1, 2018"(from younger vines in Clos des Santenots). There is just enough reduction to shave the top notes from the otherwise clearly ripe aromas of plum, dark cherry and discreet spice whiffs. The delicious and again highly energetic medium weight flavors reflect a lovely texture if not great density on the balanced finish."Grade: 89-91 points
