Domaine Roblet-Monnot Volnay Saint-Francois 2022
(Volnay, Burgundy, France) - [WA 93] [JM 92]

About the Wine

Domaine Roblet-Monnot Volnay Saint-Francois 2022 is a village-level red Burgundy made from Pinot Noir. Named for Pascal Roblet's father, the cuvee brings together several Volnay parcels. Pascal works from a small cellar in Bligny-les-Beaune; his family's connections to Volnay stretch back generations.

Vineyards

The cuvee draws on holdings including Sur Roches, Famines, Buttes and Pasquiers. The domaine uses dense planting, low yields and biodynamic farming practices. This is Volnay village wine, rather than a separately bottled Premier Cru.

Winemaking

Parcels are vinified individually, with the proportion of whole clusters adjusted by lot. Bill Nanson's October 2023 tasting of the 2022 confirmed a blend of destemmed, partly destemmed and whole-cluster lots. The domaine favors gentle extraction and long barrel maturation, and bottles its reds without fining or filtration.

Tasting Profile

The published 2022 reviews describe berry and floral aromas, a silky, layered palate and refreshing acidity. Fragrant fruit and supple texture are balanced by depth and a persistent finish.

Suggested Pairings

Suggested pairings include roast duck, guinea fowl, veal, mushroom dishes and lentils with roasted root vegetables. Serve slightly cool and allow time in the glass for the aromas to unfold.

Ratings & Reviews

91-93 Points - Wine Advocate:
"Wafting from the glass with around of raspberries, wild berries, rose petals, licorice and violets, the 2022 Volnay Saint François is medium to full-bodied, deep and suave, with a layered and fleshy palate, lively acids and a long, fragrant finish. As readers may remember, this cuvée is a blend derived from Roblet's holdings in Sur Roches, Famines, Buttes and Pasquiers." -William Kelley (Jan 2024)

90-92 Points - Jasper Morris:
"One tank was vinified 100% whole bunch, one tank 50/50. Glowing purple, lots of stuffing but energy too. There's a huge amount going on here, unexpected depth for a village and the thicker texture of the Roblet-Monnot style. Long, classy finish. Drinking Window: 2028-2036." -Jasper Morris (May 2024)

Burgundy-Report (Top Wine):
"Pascal’s father is called Francois, and one of his sons too. This note from a blend of three barrels… Some parcels destemmed, some not, some partially destemmed – this, of course, the assembly. Still a very deep nose but also a silkier nose. Hmm – direct and silky – architectural. Still some finesse with elevage but this could be a great one!" -Bill Nanson (Oct 2023)