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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTVolnay Santenots Premier Cru ‘Cuvée Gauvain’
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Flavours
Pinot Noir
Cherry
Rose
Strawberry
Violet
Brioche
Pinot NoirCherryRoseStrawberryVioletBrioche- Silky Volnay Premier Cru with rose, violet and bright cherry
- Brioche spice and wild strawberry, framed by finely woven tannins
- Single-source Santenots expression from Hospices de Beaune, Pierre Mayeul
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About this Wine
A stunning expression of Volnay’s finest terroir, the Santenots Premier Cru ‘Cuvée Gauvain’ is a dance of silky elegance and vibrant red fruit. Cherry, wild strawberry, and violet notes pirouette through layers of brioche and delicate spice. Aged in 100% new French oak, this wine is graceful yet bold, a true reflection of its Hospices heritage.
Flavour Profile
Floral and silky, with cherry, wild strawberry, violet, brioche spice and a fresh, rounded finish.
Elegance
Fruitiness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Alcohol
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Best after a few years in the cellar, when its perfume and silky structure unfurl.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
best enjoyed after a little beauty sleep in the cellar
Tasting Notes
Premier Cru perfection from Volnay’s crown jewel. Crafted by the hands of history.
Graceful Power in a Glass. Premier Cru. Hospices Legacy.
A ruby jewel glimmering with layers of red cherry, wild strawberry, and rose petals. Volnay’s silky finesse is on full display, with hints of violet and that telltale brioche note that hints at its time in new French oak. The palate is both lively and elegant, with finely woven tannins and a mouth-coating freshness that lingers. Each sip is a snapshot of Volnay’s most beautiful slopes. Refined yet expressive, bright yet grounded. A wine that opens up with time, rewarding patience with layers of complexity and charm.
What’s in the Box
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The Plot
Sitting proudly on the Eastern/South-Eastern edge of the Côte de Beaune, Les Santenots du Milieu and Les Plures provide the perfect stage for this cuvée. The soils here are a dream for Pinot Noir: soft limestone mixed with aerated, pebbly earth, bringing minerality and tension to the fruit. This land was gifted to the Hospices de Beaune back in 1804 by M. Bernard Gauvain, a gesture of legacy that lives on in every bottle. Planted on soft, welcoming slopes, the vines are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted, capturing the essence of Volnay's most coveted terroir.
🍇 Technical
The grapes are 100% destemmed and spend 22 days in stainless steel tanks, with regular pigeages and pump-overs to ensure gentle extraction. Aged for 17 months in 100% new French oak, the wine emerges with a perfect blend of fruit purity and oak-spiced complexity. Bottling is done with only light filtration to maintain its vibrant structure, ready to shine after 3–4 years or hold gracefully for a decade.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Hospices de Beaune, Pierre Mayeul |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Climat | Santenots |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
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Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
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Is this wine ready to drink now?
This will benefit from time in the cellar. You can open it now if you enjoy youthful energy, but patience should bring more depth, harmony and complexity.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
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Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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