Domaine Paul Pillot, Santenay Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2022

An attractive cherry fruit aroma with notes of liquorice and violets adorn the Santenay from Domaine Paul Pillot. There is more density and length than the Bourgognes but less structure than the Clos Saint-Jean. The grapes are from mature vines at the base of the slope on the northern edge of the appellation in the lieux-dits Prarons and Les Champs Claude (in the village of Remigny). They are partly destemmed (30% whole cluster) and gently fermented before ageing in cask (10% new). This wine will be ready to drink on release.

Tasted: Nov 2023    Drinking window: 2025-2035