Volnay 1er Cru Santenots Cuvée Gauvain 2023 15%

From £216.00

Volnay 1er Cru Santenots Cuvée Gauvain 2023 is a highly sought-after, elegant red Burgundy from the Côte de Beaune. Known for its feminine charm, it offers silky tannins, vibrant red and black berry fruit, and subtle, spicy undertones.

Description

Description

GRAPE

Volnay 1er Cru Santenots Cuvée Gauvain is 100% Pinot Noir grape.

PRODUCTION ZONE

The vineyard plot is located south-west of the village of Volnay. Premier Cru Volnay AOP Burgundy, France.

ALCOHOL

15 %

SERVING TEMPERATURE

16-18°C

BOTTLE SIZE

0.75 L

Produced By

Hospices de Beaune

Drinkability

Grapes are hand-harvested and strictly sorted in the vineyard and winery to ensure only the highest quality fruit is used.

The wine is matured in French oak barrels (a mixture of new and seasoned oak) for 12 to 18 months to add complexity, structure, and subtle toasted or brioche notes to the fruit profile.

It will age beautifully and continue to develop complex, earthy, and savory secondary aromas over the next 10 to 15+ years in a well-controlled cellar.

Bouquet

The bouquet is complexed with expressive notes of dark cherry, wild strawberry, and crushed violet, often complemented by subtle hints of spice and toasted brioche.

Palate

The wine is plush and luxurious, filling the mouth with concentrated dark berried fruit.

Unlike the softer, more delicate wines of classic Volnay, the clay-heavy soils of the Santenots vineyard give this cuvée a bold, velvety structure with firm but well-integrated tannins.

Pairing

It pairs perfectly with refined, earthy dishes like roasted duck or lamb.

Additional information

Additional information

Number of bottles1, 12, 6