1969 Volnay Santenots du Milieu

The 1969 Volnay Santenots was tasted from two bottles. The first had a chlorophyll-dominated nose that sometimes tinctures mature Pinot Noir – rather like an old Victorian swimming pool, almost algae-like. The palate was rather enervated and more curiosity than an outright pleasure. The second (served blind, incidentally) was a different animal altogether. Here the nose exuded far more fruite with light, brambly, red berry fruit on the nose – decayed but still vital, reminiscent of a 1964. The palate was medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a soft, pleasant, autumnal finish. This is attractive, but would not satisfy those without a penchant for old rustic Burgundy! Drink now. Tasted September 2013.