The 2002 Volnay Santenots reveals rich, dark aromas of black cherries and roasting spices. Broad, plummy, and jammy, it has expressive blackberry flavors in its lengthy medium-bodied personality. It should be drunk over the next 7-8 years.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802. Readers should note that Vincent Girardin also bottles some of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label, imported by Eric Solomon (European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. 704-358-1565)