Vincent Girardin Volnay 1er Cru 'Santenots'

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Vincent Girardin Volnay 1er Cru 'Santenots'

Name: Vincent Girardin Volnay 1er Cru 'Santenots'
Brand: Vincent Girardin
Price: 96.99 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.2

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Vincent Girardin Volnay 1er Cru 'Santenots' is a premium red wine produced by Vincent Girardin, a renowned winemaker in Burgundy, France. The wine comes from the Santenots vineyard, which is located in the prestigious Volnay 1er Cru appellation. The vineyard features steep slopes and limestone-rich soils, which impart unique flavors and aromas to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It has a silky texture and a long, smooth finish, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or pairing with fine cuisine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Vincent Girardin Volnay 1er Cru 'Santenots' is a complex and structured Burgundy Pinot Noir, renowned for its elegance and finesse.On the nose, it has aromas of ripe red fruits, earthy notes, and subtle spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied with intense flavors of ripe strawberries, raspberries, and dried herbs. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is long and smooth. Overall, this is an exceptional expression of Burgundy Pinot Noir from one of the region's top producers.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

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Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Vincent Girardin

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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