Volnay-Santenots 1er cru

For once, Volnay got through the year without hail, turning in the appellation’s best wines since 1999 or in some cases since 1990. Particularly tannin-rich in 2005, they will need time to mature fully. This smoky liquorice and raspberry premier cru shows great refinement, offering a winning combination of power, persistence and apparent weightlessness.