ROUGEOT VOLNAY-SANTENOTS PREMIER CRU 750 ml

Description

From the heart of Meursault, Domaine Rougeot crafts the Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru 2021, a standout red wine from their family estate dedicated to organic and biodynamic practices. This Premier Cru draws its character from the Santenots vineyard, uniquely placed within Meursault yet celebrated under the Volnay appellation for its reds. Sourced from this prized site in Burgundy, France, it captures the essence of a 2021 vintage shaped by careful estate traditions.

Pour it into your glass, and a bright ruby hue glows invitingly. The nose unfolds layers of red cherries mingling with ripe raspberries and fresh strawberries, laced through with delicate violet notes and faint whispers of spice. Each swirl reveals more of this fragrant invitation, pulling you toward the first sip.

Medium in body, it glides across the tongue with polished, velvety tannins that frame vivid red fruit expressions. Fresh acidity keeps it lively, while a subtle mineral thread weaves in complexity. The finish lingers gracefully, echoing soft clove and cinnamon traces that evolve over time.

Hand-picked grapes spark a whole-cluster fermentation lasting up to 18 days, enriched by daily punchdowns for optimal character. Natural processes drive the fermentation without added yeasts, leading into malolactic transformation in oak, followed by 18 months' maturation where 35% new oak contributes nuance. This hands-on approach from Domaine Rougeot ensures a wine of poise and depth.

Bring it to the table alongside roasted duck or herb-crusted lamb chops for a harmonious match, or let it shine with wild mushroom risotto. It elevates soft cheeses such as Époisses or matured Brie, transforming simple meals into memorable occasions. Ideal for those seeking a refined Burgundy red to savor now or cellar, the Rougeot Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru delivers elegance at 13.50% ABV in its 750 ml bottle.

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