2019 Santenay Passetemps
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The 2019 Santenay Le Passetemps 1er Cru veers more towards red fruit on the nose, lively and floral with rose petals and incense. Lovely transparency here. The palate is medium-bodied with a little chewiness on the entry, good density and gentle grip. Darker fruit than on the nose, this offers lovely blackberry and cranberry mixed with subtle sous-bois notes on the finish. Give this 12-18 months in bottle.
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Neal Martin
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The 2019 Santenay 1er Cru Le Passetemps is lovely, bursting with aromas of ripe berries, plums, raw cocoa, licorice and sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, ample and velvety, its chassis of powdery tannins is cloaked in a wealth of rich but succulent fruit. This is a gourmand, sensual Passetemps from Jean-Marc Vincent.