Volnay Santenots 1er Cru Cuvee Jehan de Massol 2017157th Hospices De Beaune Wine Auction on the 19th November 2017. 2017 Vintage report Pinot Noir flowering takes place in perfect conditions in a few sunny days. A classic Burgundian summer, with some very hot days at the end of June and July. In September for the Cte de Beaune vineyards. Pinot Noir start to be harvested on the 2d of September for Cte de Beaune, then Cte de Nuits Vineyard. Last grapes are brought in at the winery on the 21st of

The palate is unctuous

The focus and penetration here ranks among the finest that I have tasted at this estate since first coming here in 1997

On the palate it has a little more body

A brooding but gorgeously spicy nose is comprised of liqueur-like dark berry fruit scents that also display plenty of floral influence that includes notes of lavender

In a holistic spirit

6% Cinsault and 3% of the other permitted varieties

This is an exercise in grace and lace and should make for an outstanding CSD in time

Petit Verdot 6 %

Krug's 2006 Brut is clearly one of the vintage's highlights

mocha and plum preserves with suggestions of Indian spices

this La Conseillante possesses nuance and sophistication

red plum and subtle violet scents