Deep ruby color. A very ripe almost syrah-like nose precedes the rich, full-bodied and muscular flavors that are dense and powerful while the mildly warm finish also displays hints of rusticity and sweetness. BH
Sophie & Vincent Morey Santenay Les Hates Rouge 2020
Somber and brooding liqueur-like aromas trimmed in earth have a vaguely cough syrup character. The succulent, vibrant and nicely detailed middle weight flavors exhibit noticeable warmth on the mocha-inflected finish. BH
$340
Sophie & Vincent Morey Santenay Les Hates Rouge 2021
Once again there is just enough wood in evident on the cool nose of red and dark raspberry, pungent earth and hints of forest floor to be worth pointing out. The rich and very generously proportioned flavors are completely different in texture while delivering acceptable precision on the rustic and bitter pit fruit-inflected finale that is a bit short. BH