1997 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots Robert Ampeau

A beautifully mature Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the region's most revered traditional producers. Robert Ampeau & Fils became renowned for releasing wines after extensive ageing in their own cellars, allowing collectors to experience perfectly stored mature Burgundy directly from the domaine. Santenots is one of Volnay's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards, producing wines that combine Volnay's hallmark elegance with additional depth and structure. After nearly three decades of ageing, the 1997 vintage reveals an expressive bouquet of dried cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, woodland floor and sweet spice. The palate is silky and refined, offering layers of red berry fruit, earthy complexity, tobacco leaf and savoury mineral notes supported by beautifully integrated tannins. The extended ageing has softened the wine's structure while preserving remarkable freshness, creating a harmonious and nuanced expression of mature Premier Cru Burgundy. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a perfectly cellared Volnay at its peak drinking window.