2013 Volnay 1er Cru "Santenots" Domaine Glantenay G & Fils

📌 Description

Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2013 – Domaine Glantenay is an elegant and delicate Pinot Noir, typical of Volnay’s refined style. The cooler 2013 vintage highlights aromatic precision, fine tannins, and an overall sense of freshness.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

A subtle and floral profile: red cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, violet, dried rose, fine spices, and a light mineral touch.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Volnay 1er Cru “Santenots” (Côte de Beaune, France).

Although located in the commune of Meursault, the Santenots climat produces red wines classified as Volnay. Clay-limestone soils provide finesse, tension, and elegance.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 14 and 15 °C (57–59 °F).

Light decanting for 20 to 30 minutes is recommended to reveal the wine’s delicate bouquet.

⏳ Ageing Potential

12 to 20 years.

• 2023–2028: elegant maturity, integrated tannins, delicate fruit.

• 2029–2035+: development of tertiary notes (forest floor, fine leather, gentle spice).

👁️ Appearance

• Color: light ruby with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: bright and clear.

• Legs: fine and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: refined and expressive.

• First nose: fresh red fruits, cherry, raspberry.

• Second nose: violet, rose, delicate spices, mineral nuance.

👄 Palate

• Attack: supple and fresh.

• Structure: fine tannins, lively and well-integrated acidity.

• Dominant aromas: red fruits, delicate florals, light spice.

• Overall balance: harmonious, elegant, and airy.

• Length: persistent, fresh, subtly spiced finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Roast poultry.

• Veal, tender pork.

• Light Burgundian cuisine.

• Soft, lightly aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2013 – Domaine Glantenay G. & Fils embodies the finesse and elegance of Volnay in a vintage focused on freshness and precision.