Albert Bichot Domaine du Pavillon Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots 2020

Albert Bichot Domaine du Pavillon Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots 202093 100 Wine Spectator Oaky, yet there is a beam of dark berry fruit underneath as well as a mineral component. The structure is marked by both high acidity and dusty tannins. Racy and intense overall, with a long black cherry and blackberry aftertaste. Contrary to what the wine's name might suggest, the Premier Cru "Les Santenots" is not located in Volnay, but in Meursault. Though the latter is particularly known for its great white wines, some

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Oaky, yet there is a beam of dark berry fruit underneath as well as a mineral component. The structure is marked by both high acidity and dusty tannins. Racy and intense overall, with a long black cherry and blackberry aftertaste.

Contrary to what the wine's name might suggest, the Premier Cru "Les Santenots" is not located in Volnay, but in Meursault. Though the latter is particularly known for its great white wines, some terroirs, such as "Les Santenots" are more adapted to the Pinot Noir grape, allowing it to express all of its finesse.
Several hypotheses exist concerning the origin of this Climat's name. "Santenots" may have derived from the Latin word SENTES (brambles, thorny shrubs), or from SENTU (path) in reference to the paths that traversed the area to descend from Auxey-Duresses to the Roman roadway.