HERMITAGE BLANC Arpège Domaine Christelle Betton 2022 vs SANTENAY Rouge 1er Cru Clos des Gravières Domaine Hubert Lamy 2022

SANTENAY Rouge 1er Cru Clos des Gravières Domaine Hubert Lamy 2022

(a .28 ha clos with vines that average ~45 years of age and are planted at a density equivalent to 20,000 per ha or double the normal amount). This is also quite floral in character with ripe but nicely fresh aromas of airy red berries and crushed anise nuances. There is evident minerality suffusing the delicious and vibrant medium weight flavors that display better length on the overtly austere, firm and built-to-age finale. This possesses solid aging potential but note that it’s sufficiently austere that it will probably not drink especially well young.