Nicolas Rossignol is a Burgundy producer based in Volnay, one of the most respected red wine villages in the Côte de Beaune. The domaine focuses exclusively on Pinot Noir, working within the structured appellation system that defines Burgundy's hierarchy of village, premier cru, and grand cru vineyards.

Volnay is renowned for producing some of Burgundy's most elegant and refined Pinot Noir wines. The village's limestone-rich soils and favorable exposure create wines that are typically lighter in body than neighboring Pommard, yet possess remarkable complexity and aging potential. The premier cru vineyards of Volnay, including Les Santenots, are particularly prized for their ability to express both power and finesse in the same wine.

The current range includes Volnay Santenots Premier Cru, sourced from one of the village's most distinguished vineyard sites. Les Santenots lies on the border with Meursault and is known for producing Pinot Noir with distinctive mineral precision and notable longevity.

Pommard is a village appellation located in the Côte de Beaune section of Burgundy, France. The appellation covers approximately 340 hectares of vineyards surrounding the village of Pommard, situated between Beaune to the north and Volnay to the south. Established as an AOC in 1936, Pommard includes 28 Premier Cru climats, with notable vineyard sites like Les Epenots, Les Rugiens, and Clos des Epeneaux.

The appellation's vineyards are planted exclusively to Pinot Noir and lie at elevations between 240 and 380 meters on east and southeast-facing slopes. The soils vary across the appellation, with iron-rich clay and limestone dominating the lower slopes, while the upper elevations feature more limestone and marl. The Premier Cru vineyards of Les Epenots and Les Rugiens are particularly distinguished by their iron oxide content, which contributes to the characteristic structure of Pommard wines.

Pommard wines are traditionally known for their robust structure and aging potential compared to neighboring appellations like Volnay. The wines typically display deeper color and more pronounced tannins, with flavor profiles featuring dark fruit, earth, and mineral notes. Premier Cru bottlings, particularly from climats like Les Epenots and Les Rugiens, demonstrate greater concentration and complexity, often requiring several years of cellaring to reach optimal drinking maturity.