2005 Volnay Clos des Chenes
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Good full red. Musky, wild, slightly high-toned aromas of raspberry and blood orange. Began round and a bit leathery, then turned juicier and more precise with aeration, ultimately showing lovely inner-mouth perfume to its red fruit flavors. This firmly structured wine finishes with impressive persistence and purity.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good full red. Meaty reduction dominates the nose. Dense, chewy and ripe; a step up in concentration, breadth and sweetness from the CNV. Finishes with serious but ripe tannins. Nicely fleshy wine but hard to taste today owing to its reductive quality.
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.