| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Volnay |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Exhibiting aromas of raspberries, vine smoke, warm spices, wintergreen and orange zest, the 2021 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with an enveloping core of cool, vibrant fruit and a rich, sensual profile. Transcending stereotypes of the vintage, it's a beautiful bottling in the making.
Pretty mid crimson purple. Sterner and denser than the others. They picked the young vines at the start of the harvest and the old vines at the end. Deep cherry with a bit of raspberry. Not dancing nor sumptuous at the moment, whereas the Santenots normal stands out further alongside Champans and Clos des Chênes. However, it is reserved rather than lacking anything. Drink from 2029-2036.
The Santenots du Milieu from Lafon is marvelous wine and among my favourites among the Volnay premier crus, with its perfumed red and black fruit and pleasant floral notes. The texture on the palate is dynamic, with fresh acidity that carry the wine to a pleasantly lingering finish. There is enough extract and ripeness to the tannins to avoid any astringent notes. This wine represents the best of the 3.8 hectares of Santenots du Milieu in the heart of the appellation—a magnificent parcel that consistently produces one of the best red wines south of Corton. (Drink between 2027-2055)
