From holdings in Les Plures, Ballot's 2017 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots reveals aromas of raspberries, plums, spices and creamy new oak. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and open-knit, its expressive core of fruit framed by melting tannins. This is a charming Santenots that's already drinking well.