2000 Volnay Santenots

The 2000 Volnay Santenots might not be the greatest wine that Dominique Lafon has ever crafted, and for sure it is dictated by the limitations imposed by the challenging growing season. However, there is still much to be enjoyed here. It has a ripe damson and briary-scented bouquet with a citrus undertow, later developing a touch of yellow plum. The palate is smooth and fleshy. No, there is not great depth and it does not have the persistency of other vintages, but it is very fresh, lithe and harmonious with appealing leather and dried meat notes on the finish. Drink now-2020. Tasted September 2013.

The 2000 Volnay Santenots might not be the greatest wine that Dominique Lafon has ever crafted, and for sure it is dictated by the limitations imposed by the challenging growing season. However, there is still much to be enjoyed here. It has a ripe damson and briary-scented bouquet with a citrus undertow, later developing a touch of yellow plum. The palate is smooth and fleshy. No, there is not great depth and it does not have the persistency of other vintages, but it is very fresh, lithe and harmonious with appealing leather and dried meat notes on the finish. Drink now-2020. Tasted September 2013. 2013 - 2020

The 2000 Volnay Santenots might not be the greatest wine that Dominique Lafon has ever crafted, and for sure it is dictated by the limitations imposed by the challenging growing season. However, there is still much to be enjoyed here. It has a ripe damson and briary-scented bouquet with a citrus undertow, later developing a touch of yellow plum. The palate is smooth and fleshy. No, there is not great depth and it does not have the persistency of other vintages, but it is very fresh, lithe and harmonious with appealing leather and dried meat notes on the finish. Drink now-2020. Tasted September 2013. eRobertParker.com.December, 2013