2015 Volnay Clos de la Barre
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(Jadot farms these vines): Bright medium red. Less aromatic and ripe than the Santenots, conveying a medicinal cast to its dark berry scent. Shows good breadth and a fine-grained texture but rather backward and tight in the early going. Best today on the lingering, juicy finish, which shows some firm wood tannins and a touch of dryness.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Barre has a more detailed and focused bouquet than the Santenots and en l'Ormeau, subtle sous-bois scents infusing the detailed red berry fruit mixed with cranberry and wild hedgerow. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry with tart red cherries and raspberry, well structured and very focused. This shows the most class within the five Volnay 2015s that I tasted from Maison Louis Jadot. This is excellent.
The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Barre has a more detailed and focused bouquet than the Santenots and en l'Ormeau, subtle sous-bois scents infusing the detailed red berry fruit mixed with cranberry and wild hedgerow. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry with tart red cherries and raspberry, well structured and very focused. This shows the most class within the five Volnay 2015s that I tasted from Maison Louis Jadot. This is excellent. Dec 2016, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2019-2032
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.