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Ballot Millot Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2021

Ballot Millot Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2021

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Vibrant Red Cherries, Crushed Violets, and Silky Volnay Santenots Finesse

The 2021 Domaine Ballot-Millot Volnay 1er Cru "Santenots" is a beautifully aromatic, silken, and refined red Burgundy that brilliantly captures the elegance of Volnay framed by the depth of Meursault-Santenots terroir. Sourced from ancient Premier Cru vines in Santenots-du-Milieu, it offers a cool, bright expression in this classic vintage. Soaring aromas of wild red cherries, raspberries, crushed violets, and subtle forest floor lead into a medium-bodied, velvety palate supported by ultra-fine tannins and vibrant limestone energy.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Velvety & Silky ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Fine-Grained, Velvety & Polished ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Vibrant & Limestone-Driven ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Well-Integrated (Aged in French oak barrels with low percentage of new oak) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
Jasper Morris MW 90-92 pts
  • 90-92 Points ★★★☆☆ - Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): Medium crimson colour. Some fruit on the nose, pure enough, but not stunning. Prettier fruit on the palate, not the out and out weight of a classic Santenots, but this will be agreeable in about 5 years. A bit more density at the back than I was expecting. Discreet tannins, correct acidity., finishes well. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted Oct 2022.
  • The Renowned Volnay Santenots Terroir: Geographically located within the boundary of Meursault but legally classified as Volnay 1er Cru when planted to Pinot Noir, "Santenots" (specifically Santenots-du-Milieu) features reddish, iron-rich clay topsoils over hard Bathonian limestone. This endows the wine with Volnay’s ethereal floral perfume combined with Meursault’s underlying richness and structure.
  • Artisanal Craftsmanship by Charles Ballot: Based in Meursault, Charles Ballot lavishes the exact same meticulous organic care and low-intervention vinification on his red Premier Crus. Aged in fine French oak with minimal sulfur, this 2021 release represents classical Burgundian finesse and transparency.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir harvested from old Premier Cru vines in Santenots-du-Milieu, Volnay.
  • A radiant 2021 vintage packed with wild red cherries, raspberries, crushed violets, and limestone minerality.
  • Crafted by Domaine Ballot-Millot, offering 10 to 15+ years of graceful cellar potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Translucent ruby-red with brilliant crimson highlights at the rim.
  • Nose: Fragrant, lifted, and floral. It opens with aromas of wild red cherries, wild raspberries, and red currants, accompanied by crushed violets, subtle forest floor, and delicate fine oak spice.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and beautifully velvety. The entry delivers a silky wave of red berry sap that glides across fine-grained tannins, supported by fresh acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–16°C to highlight its bright red fruit purity and delicate floral aromatics.
  • Decanting: A brief 30-minute decant helps uncoil its elegant layers if drinking young. Best enjoyed now through 2038+.
  • Western Pairing: Roast duck breast with berry reduction, pan-seared pork loin, rack of lamb, or wild mushroom tart.
  • Asian Pairing: Peking duck, Char Siu (barbecue pork), Taiwanese braised pork, or steamed soy-sauce chicken.

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