2019 Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Santenots

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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BH 95 WA 94 VN 93
BH 95

Burghound, April 2021

(93-95 points) Very ripe aromas of cassis, black berry liqueur, violet and anise precede the equally broad-shouldered flavors that also coat the palate with dry extract on the powerful, hugely long and very serious finish...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2021

(92-94 points) Mingling notes of plums and cassis with hints of wood smoke, spices, loamy soil and grilled meats, the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots is medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a layered core and a...
VN 93

Vinous, December 2020

(91-93 points) The 2019 Volnay Les Santenots 1er Cru was completely destemmed. It has a very floral bouquet, this one offering more rose petals than the violets that adorn the Chevret. The palate is well balanced with...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Volnay
Sub-appellation Les Santenots
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Santenots is a notable Pinot Noir from the Burgundy region of France, specifically from the Cote de Beaune sub-region and the Volnay appellation's Les Santenots sub-appellation. This wine has garnered significant attention from professional reviewers, receiving high praise across the board.

Vinous reviewer Neal Martin awarded the wine a score of 93 points, describing it as having "a very floral bouquet," with "more rose petals than the violets that adorn the Chevret." The palate is described as well-balanced, featuring "sweet red cherries and spices on the entry," complemented by a "very fine bead of acidity and a sensual, silky-smooth finish." Martin considers it "excellent," and recommends drinking it between 2023 and 2038.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also provided a favorable review, with a score range of 92-94 points. Reviewer WK noted that the wine mingles "notes of plums and cassis with hints of wood smoke, spices, loamy soil and grilled meats." The 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots is characterized as "medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy," with a "layered core and a charming, seamless profile." WK concludes the review by stating, "This is very promising."

The highest praise came from Burghound, which gave the wine an impressive 95 points. The review highlighted "very ripe aromas of cassis, black berry liqueur, violet and anise," and described the flavors as "broad-shouldered" and "equally broad-shouldered" with a "powerful, hugely long and very serious finish." The review recommends not touching a bottle for at least 10 years, suggesting it is "a buy and forget you own it wine," and concluded by calling it "most impressive."

In summary, the 2019 Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Santenots is a highly regarded Pinot Noir with a rich and complex profile. It shows promise for aging and has been praised for its balance, floral notes, and long, serious finish.