Notes of cherries, red berries, petals and herbs preface the 2020 Santenay Les Hates, a medium-bodied, supple and seamless wine with melting tannins and a saline finish. It's a pretty, charming cuvée that will offer a broad drinking window.

Aromas of licorice, red berries, anise and dried flowers preface the 2017 Santenay Les Hates, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and flavorful wine that's charming and succulent.

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.