2018 Volnay 1er Cru "Santenots" Domaine Bernard Moreau & fils

Description

The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru “Santenots” from Domaine Bernard Moreau & Fils is a sophisticated red wine sourced from one of Volnay’s most prestigious premier cru sites in Côte de Beaune. Domaine Bernard Moreau’s longstanding reputation for meticulous vineyard management and traditional Burgundy practices reflects in the purity and precision of its wines. “Santenots” vineyards are renowned for producing wines of elegance, finesse, and power, with this vintage benefitting from the perfect weather conditions of 2018, offering wines of exceptional depth, concentration, and balance. This wine is particularly noteworthy for its ability to express the distinctive terroir of Volnay while maintaining balance and intensity.

Blend

This Volnay 1er Cru “Santenots” is made entirely from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s most iconic grape. The unique terroir of “Santenots” imparts finesse and complexity, supported by a well-structured tannic backbone. The soil composition of the vineyard, combined with its exposure and microclimate, adds a distinctive minerality and aromatic vibrancy to the wine, elevating its depth and aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: The wine displays a deep ruby red hue, with vibrant garnet highlights, showcasing its youthful energy and depth of concentration.

Nose: The nose is complex and layered, revealing a medley of ripe red and black fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and blackberry. Floral notes of violets and rose petals provide an elegant lift, while deeper aromas of spices, earth, and underbrush add richness. Subtle hints of licorice and vanilla from oak aging further enhance the aromatic profile.

Palate: On the palate, this wine offers an immediate sense of refinement and power. Silky, well-integrated tannins support flavors of fresh red berries and more mature dark fruit, with a persistent earthy minerality and spice weaving through the mid-palate. The wine’s vibrant acidity brings a lively freshness, balancing its richness and ensuring a long, complex finish.

Aging Potential

The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru “Santenots” from Domaine Bernard Moreau & Fils is a wine built for aging. Though approachable in its youth, its true complexity and depth will unfold over the next decade or more. It will evolve beautifully in the cellar for 10 to 15 years, developing greater subtlety and structure as it matures.

Food Pairings

This Volnay 1er Cru “Santenots” is a versatile wine that pairs well with both delicate and richer dishes. It complements fine red meats like duck breast, lamb, or beef filet, as well as roasted poultry. Mushroom dishes, particularly those with morel or truffle, will enhance the wine’s earthy and mineral tones. For cheese lovers, this wine pairs wonderfully with semi-soft and hard cheeses, such as Comté, aged Brie, and Epoisses.