Mikulski/François Volnay 1er cru Santenots du Milieu 2022

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Packed with black cherries, cola, oak toast and vanilla bean, this is a swashbuckling Volnay, even for Santenots. It has density, vigor, grit and grip. Immediately impressive, this has the finesse and complexity to go a long way down the road. (2024)"

92 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "Here the more restrained nose is both riper and spicier with its aromas of poached plum, violet and liqueur-like dark pinot fruit scents. The rich, succulent and sappy medium weight flavors possess a seductive mouthfeel before culminating in a dusty, youthfully austere and solidly powerful finale. This could use more depth but like all competent examples of Santenots, this should easily repay 10+ years of keeping during which more depth should develop. Drink: 2032+. (Apr 2024)"