# Volnay Santenots Premier Cru (2016)

- **Producer:** Maison Louis Jadot
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €80
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** spice, raspberry, red plum, red cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, undergrowth, dried fruit, earth, leather, mushroom, meat

## About this wine

Volnay Santenots Premier Cru from Maison Louis Jadot is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Volnay Premier Cru AOC in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The Santenots climat is recognized for yielding wines that exhibit both the finesse characteristic of Volnay and a distinct personality. Maison Louis Jadot, established in 1859, is a respected Burgundy wine house known for its dedication to terroir and a winemaking philosophy that prioritizes purity and balance. The 2016 vintage experienced a challenging start but ultimately benefited from favorable conditions, leading to good aromatic concentration and a well-structured wine.

## Interesting facts

- Santenots is one of the few climats that can be labeled as Volnay or Meursault.
- The soil here is a fine, chalky limestone, rich in calcium.
- Jadot employs a restrained use of new oak, tailored to the vintage's needs.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and supple tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in red meats and poultry, preventing the wine from being overpowered. Its inherent acidity can cut through richer dishes, while subtle earthy or fruity notes can echo or contrast with the flavors of accompanying sauces and ingredients.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Volnay Santenots Premier Cru begins with destemmed grapes, which undergo fermentation in vats for three to four weeks with extended maceration. Wild yeast is utilized when feasible, and fermentation temperatures are carefully controlled to maintain fruit integrity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months. Maison Louis Jadot employs a restrained approach to new oak, adjusting its use based on the vintage's characteristics to ensure balance and expressiveness.