Burghound: 93 Points
An ultra-fresh and agreeably expressive nose offers liqueur-like aromas of various red berries with background hints of spice kirsch and newly turned earth. There is better density and much better power to the firm serious and muscular yet refined flavors that culminate in a focused intense and impressively long finale. In contrast to the prior wines all of which could be enjoyed on the younger side this is clearly built-to-age and will need at least 5 or so years of cellaring as it's presently quite tightly wound.
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Wine Advocate: 91-93 Points
More reserved than the exuberant Volnay Pitures from Maison Morey-Blanc the domaine's 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots unwinds to reveal notes of cherries plums burning embers sweet soil tones and spices. Medium to full-bodied it's muscular and nicely concentrated with powdery tannins and chalky grip on the finish.
Vinous: 91-93 Points
The 2018 Volnay Les Santenots 1er Cru matured with around 50% new oak has a lovely lilting bouquet of blueberry raspberry and light cassis fruit floral tones developing with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple but quite firm Pommard-like tannins and blessed with disarming purity of fruit and just the right amount of spiciness toward the finish to beckon you back for another sip. This will be wonderful once in bottle. -- Neal Martin
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