Francois Mikulski bottled his 1998 Volnay Santenots du Milieu in September 1999. "I knew that if I held it in barrel, it would dry out," said Mikulski. This medium to dark ruby-colored wine offers sweet, perfumed aromas of dark fruits. On the palate, it has excellent depth, a velvety texture, and tannins that are coated in black cherries, blackberries, and cassis liqueur. Drink it over the next 5 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; (202) 832-9083.