VOLNAY SANTENOTS 2017 MARC ROUGEOT MEURSAULT FRANCE

Marc Rougeot’s Volnay Santenots 2017 comes from one of the most esteemed terroirs of the Côte de Beaune. Clay limestone soils give the Pinot Noir finesse, tension and a silky, refined texture. The 2017 vintage shows harmony, purity and elegant tannins. Rougeot’s style focuses on precision, delicacy and gentle extraction.

Technical Data (EN)

Origin: Volnay 1er Cru “Santenots”, Côte de Beaune

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2017

Alcohol: 13% vol.

Soil: clay limestone, marl

Ageing: Burgundian barrels, moderate oak

Bottle size: 0.75 L

Tasting Note

Sour cherry, raspberry, violet, dried herbs and subtle earthiness. Silky and precise on the palate, with fine tannins, mineral tension and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing

Duck breast

Veal fillet

Herb roasted lamb

Époisses, Langres

Vegetarian: mushroom risotto, beetroot tart

Serving

Temperature: 14–15 °C

Decanting: 20–30 minutes

Drinking window: 2020–2032