The attractive red-beet and milk-chocolate nose leads you into a full-bodied, tannic wine that’s built for long aging. Plenty of ripe plum on the very bold, almost massive palate. Expands nicely as it aerates, but you need... Read More
From the thin soils in the upper section of this vineyard, this is substantial if not forward and is produced with 50-year-old vines which are farmed biodynamically. The proportion of new wood is fairly important, but not terribly... Read More
This Brouilly has a striking nose of plums and summer flowers. Ripe for the 2021 vintage, with modest acidity and some supple tannins filling out the rather generous body. Sustainable. Drink now.
Massively aromatic, this leads with balsamic, Marasca cherries and strawberry compote. It's a heady Volnay with a full body, slightly leathery tannins and rather relaxed but supporting acidity. While a bit blustery with its... Read More
As usual including some declassified premier cru fruit, Glantenay's 2022 Volnay Village wafts from the glass with aromas of rose petals, sweet berries and cherries, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and suave palate... Read More
Moderately generous wood influence is present on the ripe yet decidedly cool aromas of both red and dark currant that are nuanced by earth and sauvage nuances. There is very good detail to the refined but solidly punchy medium-bodied... Read More
This is the first wine to display any meaningful reduction and it's enough to push the fruit to the background. The richer and bigger-bodied flavors possess very fine mid-palate density along with excellent minerality that... Read More
Here too there is just enough reduction to push the white fleshed fruit scents trimmed in subtle wood nuances to the background. There is again excellent delineation and verve to the delicious medium weight flavors that also conclude... Read More
An exuberantly spicy nose features a range of red berries along with a pretty floral top note. The round, supple and enveloping medium-bodied flavors exude a subtle bead of minerality on the youthfully austere finale that tightens... Read More
Rich and woven with cherry and red berry fruit, this red is elegant and beautifully balanced. Floral, mineral and spice notes augment the flavors, while the vibrant acidity and chalky tannins lend support. Excellent length. Best... Read More
Pretty if restrained aromas are comprised by notes of red and dark currant, newly turned earth, orange peel and a vague floral wisp. There is excellent detail and vibrancy to the delicious if not especially dense flavors that... Read More
A mentholated top note is present on the even spicier and slightly more floral-suffused aromas of airy dark berries, sandalwood and jasmine tea. The lacy, even lilting, flavors also exude a subtle bead of minerality on the nicely... Read More
Once again, the amphore demonstrates its advantages in very ripe vintages as the nose is appealingly fresh with an even spicier array of plum, violet, anise and cinnamon scents. The delicious middle weight flavors possess a gorgeous... Read More
The Santenots du Milieu from Lafon is marvelous wine and among my favourites among the Volnay premier crus, with its perfumed red and black fruit and pleasant floral notes. The texture on the palate is dynamic, with fresh acidity... Read More
The 2022 Fleurie, sourced from Grille Midi, flies out of the glass with aromas of violet and lilac petals, bramble fruit and sweet spices followed by a medium to full-bodied palate marked by generous concentration and a berry-fruited... Read More
This is a solid Beaujolais with a chalky texture that draws you into it. Deep ruby in color, this wine has a nose of raspberry and black plum with hints of vanilla baking spice. On the palate, the wine has a slightly velvety texture... Read More
Located at the top of the band of premiers crus, Clos des Bouchères is often misunderstood and underappreciated. According to Paul Delorme, it is dominated by limestone and is most similar to Perrières. The 2022... Read More
Temptingly fragrant, the nose smells of peach fuzz, broom and dried herbs. The palate is lush and easy-going, nicely clinging to every crevice through the medium finish. These vines celebrated their 50th birthday in 2023.... Read More
This tasty, creamy and subtly spicy white has notes of sliced pears, grapefruit and hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied but very bright and lively, with subtle toasty notes at the end. Drink now.
Enticing nose of black raspberries and sour cherries. Wonderful freshness and vitality. Silky tannins for this appellation. Long, clean and bright finish.
The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Sur La Roche 1er Cru has a backward and more austere bouquet compared to the preceding Vieilles Vignes, opening with aeration, the 20% new oak neatly integrated. There is a light Crustacea scent... Read More
The 2022 Saint-Véran Les Châtaigniers is raised in foudre. It is more austere on the nose compared to the La Vieille Vigne, but it is well-defined with scents of dried honey and nectarine coming through with time,... Read More
The 2022 Rully Village has a lovely bouquet: light tropical scents, a touch of lemon verbena and crushed stone, well-defined and focused. The palate is balanced and cohesive, with a slightly waxy texture, fine acidity and plenty... Read More
The 2022 Pommard Village offers up aromas of sweet red berries, plums, spices and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and lively palate with a taut, ethereal profile that reflects the fact that most of the cuvée... Read More
The 2022 Volnay Clos de la Cave now incorporates some younger vines that were planted with high-quality selections of Pinot Fin, which seems to only have amplified its floral, ethereal style. Wafting from the glass with notes... Read More
