2020 Volnay 1. Cru Santenots Ballot Millot

Exceptionally deep purple. The bouquet flirts with volatility alongside a significant density of fruit, plus slightly more prominent oak for the moment. The fruit should win through here, there is so much of it! Just racked. Long sensual finish.

A ripe, brooding and distinctly earthy nose is comprised mostly of black raspberry, poached plum and soft spice wisps. There is excellent intensity to the broad-shouldered mediumbodied flavors that possess solid mid-palate density before terminating in a firm, moderately chewy and lingering finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth.

Scents of cherries, berries, kirsch and spices introduce the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots, a medium-bodied, fleshy wine with a charming core of fruit, melting tannins and a saline finish.