Volnay Santenots 1er Cru Cuvee Jehan de Massol 2022162th Hospices De Beaune Wine Auction on the 21st November 2022 Vintage report The Italian doctor Augustino Mazzoli, dazzled by the beauty of the town of Beaune, decided to take up residence there and became one of the first doctors of the Htel Dieu, practising until his death in 1505. One of his descendants, whose name was francized, the magistrate Jhan de Massol, bequeathed a collection of works of art on his death in 1669, which saved the

finishing on an earthy note

beautifully balanced by fresh acidity and refined tannins

setting the stage for what follows

the nose is at once profound and arresting

revealing deep dark fruit notes intermingled with exotic spices

it has tons of muscular black fruit with lovely freshness lifting the finish

It has a soft character

delicious and energetic medium-bodied flavors possess good levels of tannin-buffering dry extract

Sauvignon Blanc 14%

and a subtle herbaceous note

Aged for 3 years in the bottle sur lies

It feels beguiling and charming