The 2016 Santenay 1er Cru Les Prarons was touched by some frost this year, affecting around 20% of the vines. Nevertheless, it is very well defined on the nose, quite stony and introverted at the moment, with blacker fruit than the Santenay Charmes. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannin and good depth, but it just misses a little brightness and tension on the finish when compared to the Maranges. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.