A medium-bodied, fleshy, lively wine, the 2021 Santenay 1er Cru Maladière (Domaine Prieur-Brunet) evokes notions of raspberries, plums and spices.

Scents of peonies, red berries, cinnamon and orange rind introduce the 2020 Santenay 1er Cru Maladière (Domaine Prieur-Brunet), a medium to full-bodied, lively wine framed by powdery, youthfully chewy tannins and concluding with creditable length. This saw some whole bunch this year.

The 2019 Santenay 1er Cru Maladière (Domaine Prieur-Brunet) displays scents of raspberries, plums, warm spices and toasty oak. Medium-bodied, fleshy and flavorful, it's deep and nicely concentrated, concluding with youthfully chewy tannic grip. This is a fine proposition, though it will require a few year's patience.

Revisited in bottle, the 2018 Santenay 1er Cru Maladière (Domaine Prieur-Brunet) bursts with aromas of cherries, berries and red fruit compote. Medium to full-bodied, with succulent acids and youthfully chewy tannins, it will be at its best with food—or after a bit of bottle age.