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Ballot Millot Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2022

Ballot Millot Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2022

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Ripe Red Cherries, Crushed Violets, and Silky Volnay Santenots Opulence

The 2022 Domaine Ballot-Millot Volnay 1er Cru "Santenots" is a beautifully generous, silken, and aromatic red Burgundy that captures the sunny warmth and fruit concentration of the 2022 vintage. Sourced from ancient Premier Cru vines in Santenots-du-Milieu, it masterfully combines the ethereal floral elegance of Volnay with the underlying structural richness of Meursault terroir. Soaring aromas of ripe red cherries, wild raspberries, crushed violets, and subtle forest floor lead into a medium-bodied, velvety palate supported by fine-grained tannins and fresh 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, Balanced & Mineral-Driven ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Well-Integrated (Aged in French oak barrels with low percentage of new oak) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
Jasper Morris MW 89-92 pts
  • 89-92 Points ★★★☆☆ - Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): Bright medium crimson purple. The nose is a little less even and generous than the Epenottes, but there is a wealth of attractive cherry fruit with some strawberry behind. Medium length, not many tannins, and mild acidity. Drink from 2028-2036. Tasted Oct 2023.
  • The Renowned Volnay Santenots Terroir: Geographically located within the commune of Meursault but legally designated as Volnay 1er Cru when planted to Pinot Noir, "Santenots" features reddish, iron-rich clay topsoils over hard Bathonian limestone. This unique site grants the wine Volnay’s floral perfume coupled 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 winemaking on his red Premier Crus. Aged in fine French oak with minimal sulfur, this 2022 release captures the vibrant warmth and velvety elegance of the vintage.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir harvested from old Premier Cru vines in Santenots-du-Milieu, Volnay.
  • A radiant 2022 vintage packed with ripe red cherries, wild 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 ripe 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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