The estate, managed by Philippe Ballot, who followed his father Raymond, and is working with his son Charles, boasts 12 hectares (30 acres) in all. A superb production in its own right, yielding one of the finest and most delectable illustrations that Côte de Beaune could ever offer: the supple, fruity character of great white wines such as Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet, and the richness and delicacy of the legendary Pommard, Beaune and Volnay.

Today, along with the wine regions of Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet and, of course, Meursault, the family “heritage” has earned prestige, both in the richness of its appellation selections and in the diversity of the prime vintage “Premier Crus” it represents.

Fine crimson colour. A very attractive rather gourmand nose. A rounded charm, soft tannins, adequate acidity, a ball of red fruit with considerable charm. Medium plus persistence. Just racked but doesn’t show it. Date: Oct 2024; Drink from 2028-2034; Rating: 91-93 Points; Jasper Morris; Inside Burgundy    

A very pretty, and very pinot, nose features mostly spicy red berries. The supple if not particularly dense flavors possess a lilting mouthfeel along with a subtle minerality that adds to the appeal of the delicious and balanced if not especially complex finale. This is a bit light for Santenots but attractive in its fashion. Date: Apr 2025; Drink: 2028+; Issue: 98; Rating 89 Points; Allen Meadows; Burghound