Peter Maude Fine Wines
2022, Domaine Darviot-Perrin, VOLNAY, 1er cru, 'Santenots'
$172
50 year old vines. Noticeably more clay in the soil of Santenots than for most of Volnay, giving wines of full body and rich texture.
A solid even deep purple. The fruit does not taste cooked but has become a little squashy, let us say fully ripe, but retains its balance on the palate, with few evident tannins, and good length. Not too much acidity, so will come round in the medium term. Just a tannin now showing at the back. Drink from 2028-2035
*** 90-92 Jasper Morris MW