• Nicolas Rossignol
  • Volnay 1er Cru Santenots

    At a Glance

    • Size: 2.10 ha (5.19 ac)
    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: Planted in the 1920s, 50s, 70s, 90s, and 2000s
    • Terroir: Santenots du Bas, gentle slope, deeper iron-rich red soil with large rocks, and sandy texture
    • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic and biodynamic methods)
    • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, minimal punch-downs. Aged for 18 months in barrel (25% new oak). Nicolas strives to use sulfur only prior to bottling. Total sulfur: 20-45 mg/L.