Domaine Rougeot Volnay Santenots Premier Cru 2022

Introduction

Domaine Rougeot Volnay Santenots Premier Cru 2022 is a red wine from the Volnay Premier Cru appellation in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. The Domaine is located in the centre of Meursault and has been in the Rougeot family for generations, with current winemaker Pierre Henri Rougeot producing minimal intervention wines since his return to the estate in 2010. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes organic farming and a natural approach, often bottling wines without added sulphur to preserve the energy and transparency of each specific terroir.

Wine Description

This wine exhibits a luminous ruby red colour with cherry reflections and medium intensity. The sensory profile is elegant and complex, featuring intense aromas of red berries, cherry, and cranberry, underpinned by spicy notes of white pepper, earthy flavours, and a fine mineral trace. On the palate, it is medium bodied with a silky texture and lively acidity that tightens and carries the wine. The structure is defined by fine grained, perfectly integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish characterized by pure fruit and wet stone minerality. Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, the wine typically has an ABV of 13%. It is produced from organically farmed vineyards and is often vinified without added sulphur.

Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) rates this vintage 93-96 points, calling it a "superb" and "impressive" wine.