Volnay 1er Cru Santenots François de Nicolay 2020
13.5%
2.25L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Volnay 1er Cru Santenots François de Nicolay 2020
About the Producer François de Nicolaÿ
Having lived in Paris for a few years, François de Nicolaÿ, chose to take over the running of the family domain in Savigny-lès-Beaune (Chandon de Briailles) in the early 2000s. Alongside this prestigious estate, he decided to start his own wine trading business under his own name – François de Nicolaÿ.
For these wines, he uses grapes that are certified organic or biodynamic so that he can show off their full characteristics and the terroirs where they grow. Vinification and ageing are conducted naturally without any additives (some wines are natural while others have a bit of sugar added to them) in an old cellar in Savigny-Lès-Beaune. There is no pumping over or punching down, neither is the wine filtered or clarified. Tasting these wines will leave you wanting more; they are delicious with an airy character. We also enjoy them for their purity.
As the business grows as does the range while the prices remain reasonable for the appellations.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservations: 3 Wax capsules, 3 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Volnay
Classification: Premier Cru
Owner: François de Nicolay
Vintage: 2020
Colour: red
Service temperature: 14°
Size (in ha): 14 hectares
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: fruity
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine