The Santenay Vieilles Vignes exhibits a ruby/purple color, expressive aromas of blackberries, violets, and stones, and a thick, glycerin-packed, plump, and medium-bodied core of ripe blackberries and gooseberries. This oily-textured wine should be drunk over the next 4 years.
Bernard Morey and his sons crafted seven lovely 1996 red Burgundies, many from old vines. Moreover, all of them are reasonably priced.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.