Lucien Muzard & Fils, Santenay 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2010

 Santenay is among the least well-known appellations in the Côte d’Or, but its best producers make excellent wines that offer exceptional value.  That description fits this wine perfectly, and it shows the virtues of the 2010 vintage beautifully, with full ripeness braced by lots of fresh acidity and appropriately firm tannins.  The fruit shows both red and black cherry notes, and subtle use of wood lets its fresh character shine.  Hold this for four or five years to see it near its best.