Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2019

"Soft but not imperceptible wood frames the aromas of baked plum and abundant wisps of both spice and floral nuances. The suave, round and enveloping middle weight plus flavors possess plenty of minerality and overt power and muscle that really comes up on the sappy and palate coating finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. As is typically the case with Clos des Chênes, this is very compact at present and is going to need 12+ years … more

Country: France
Producer: Bouchard Père et Fils
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Côte de Beaune>Volnay

Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds 2019

"A notably ripe nose has a mildly roasted character to it yet there is still good freshness to the poached plum, cassis and softly spicy aromas. There is equally good verve to the succulent but punchy and delicious flavors that are decidedly compact and tightly wound today on the impressively long and austere finish. This is very Taillepieds in the sense that it's borderline strict, yet the underlying components are present for this to be superb one day." Outstanding, 91-94 … more

Country: France
Producer: Bouchard Père et Fils
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Côte de Beaune>Volnay

François Millet et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Les Angles 2018

A new wine from Francois following the inaugural 2017 vintage. 2019 and 2020 are already in barrel to follow this first release. The 'triangle', Francois loves the elegance offered by this 1er Cru. He highlights that 2018 has given a completeness to the terroir without aggressive tannins. East exposition, lots of Limestone near the surface. 'Spicy', 'Oriental', 'Density' just some of the descriptors Francois uses with this vintage. Bottled in May 2020.

Country: France
Producer: François Millet et Fils
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Côte de Beaune>Volnay

Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Ducs' 2018

"Note: a monopole that measures 2.15 ha

A distinctly cooler nose is composed by aromas of red currant, cherry and a broad array of spice and floral wisps. There is outstanding intensity to the racy, well-detailed and strikingly stony medium weight flavors that deliver superb persistence and even more minerality on the balanced and wonderfully refreshing finale. This is also very classy juice and should age well for years." 93-95, Tasted: Apr 10, 2019, Drink: 2033+, Issue: 78 - Don't … more

Country: France
Producer: Marquis d'Angerville
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Côte de Beaune>Volnay