A beefy red highlighted by a mix of black cherry, blackberry, smoke, earth and iron aromas and flavors. Shows grainy tannins that ply the rich texture, leaving a compact finish. Features fine length. Best from 2025 through 2036. 500 cases made, 250 cases imported.

The 2020 Santenay Clos de Malte (Domaine Louis Jadot) offers up aromas of sweet red berries, cloves and vanilla pod, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate framed by lively acids and powdery tannins. It's a fine effort.

The 2020 Santenay "Clos de Malte" offers brambly red fruit on the nose, gentle, quite pure though not complex. The palate is medium-bodied with tart red fruit on the entry, fine acidity, though it is just lacking a bit of depth on the finish.