2024 Louis Billard Santenots, Volnay Premier Cru, France Tyrrells We called the wine “1MN”

We called the wine “1MN” because it was then the first fruit that we brought into the winery and we thought that it was Malvasia Nera

and seedling apple trees scattered around predominantly rocky soils at higher elevations

The bright front palate is backed up by delicate talcy structure and a moreish acidity

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2024 Louis Billard Santenots, Volnay Premier Cru, France Tyrrells We called the wine “1MN”Satenots sees a three day cold soak and 12 day native ferment with early pump overs and light punch downs, 30% whole clusters, 14 months in barrel (20% new) and 2 months in stainless, then slow lenticular filtration and ~15 mg L free SO, yielding ~750 bottles.