The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots offers quite sultry, black, earthy fruit on the nose, touches of cracked black pepper and later a faint iodine scent. The palate is quite masculine with good grip, the tannins a little gruff at the moment, but there is plenty of freshness here. I would have just preferred more restraint and finesse on the finish, though it is keeping with the style of Volnay Santenots that often leans towards the richer side. This is a muscular Volnay, one that I would therefore keep in the cellar for 4-5 years.