Albert Bichot - Volnay Premier Cru 'Les Santenots' 2021 (750ml) Languedoc Pays d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon

Albert Bichot - Volnay Premier Cru 'Les Santenots' 2021 (750ml) Languedoc Pays d'Oc Cabernet SauvignonContrary to its name, Les Santenots is not located in the village of Volnay, but in Meursault, just to the south. Though best known for its white wines, certain terroirs, such as Les Santenots, happen to be better adapted to bringing out all the finesse the Pinot Noir grape has to offer. Several hypotheses exist concerning the name of this locality: "Santenots" may come from the Latin SENTES "brambles, thorny bushes". It may also be derived, as was

Rastaban is the name of a star and that star is the eye of a constellation called Draco

being less acidic and more aromatic

inky-hued 2018 Château Gazin comes from the Pomerol plateau and is 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc

The mouthfeel is rich yet soft and has a nice long finish that invites you to take a second sip

but they feel it has changed

enabling maturing on fine lees and regular stirring

9% malbec and 5% merlot

The palate is rich and plush

Originally from Chile

roasted peaches or pineapple with panacotta

Saenz-Olazabal’s

and sweet summer herbs