Fresh blackberries, flowers, and hints of wax are found in the aromas of the medium-bodied 2003 Volnay Santenots. Medium-bodied and suave, it is rich, satin-textured, and pure. Its delightfully black cherry-dominated personality is fruit-forward and supple. Drink it over the next 5 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)