The maiden 2016 Santenay Les Hates comes from a parcel located on the sloped part of the vineyard up by Beaurepaire. It was previously sold to a nego?iant. It has a vivid red cherry and bergamot-scented bouquet that has plenty of vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, nicely structured on the entry but becoming more supple toward the transparent finish. This is a fine debut although I think there is better to come.