WA:94 Drink Date: 2002 - 2010
Leroy's 1997 Volnay Santenots is virtually black in color. Boasting a licorice and blackberry syrup-scented nose, this unbelievably massive, dense, and backward wine represents the essence of Pinot Noir. This hugely chewy, almost viscous, full-bodied offering is crammed with dates, figs, jellied black fruits, and sports a strong tannic structure. Readers who believe that Pinot Noirs are all about finesse will be blown away by the flavor intensity found in this blockbuster.
