Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay Santenots Premier Cru 2011 (75cl)

A premier cru Pinot Noir from Santenots in Volnay, Côte de Beaune, from the 2011 vintage, in a 75cl bottle. Burgundy reds like this are lighter in colour than many expect, but carry plenty of detail on the palate. It suits duck, char siu, roast chicken or mushroom dishes and is best served slightly cool, around 15-16°C. It typically shows red cherry, raspberry, dried rose and a gentle earthy note, with fine tannins and fresh acidity, and more savoury character with age.