SANTENAY

(a .28 ha clos with vines that average ~45 years of age and are planted at a density equivalent to 20,000 per ha or double the normal amount). This is also quite floral in character with ripe but nicely fresh aromas of airy red berries and crushed anise nuances. There is evident minerality suffusing the delicious and vibrant medium weight flavors that display better length on the overtly austere, firm and built-to-age finale. This possesses solid aging potential but note that it’s sufficiently austere that it will probably not drink especially well young. Drinking range: 2032 - Rating: 90 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (May 2025)

Purchased in 2012 after which Olivier interplanted extra vines to bring the density up to 20,000. 100% whole bunch vinification. Mid ruby with some density. What a magical nose! Alpine strawberries, the finest raspberries you can imagine, with delicacy and intensity together. This is quite remarkable, with effortless length. Drinking range: 2028 - 2037 Rating: ***** Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Mar 2025)

The 2022 Santenay Clos des Gravières Vieilles Vignes has a brisk nose with dark berry fruit, briar and forest floor scents. There's something quite autumnal about the aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with a peppery entry and fine balance. The stems are quite conspicuous toward the finish. Drink this over the next decade. It is very fine. Drinking range: 2026 - 2036 Rating: 90 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Jan 2025)