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Tasting notes
Score 91-93/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Dec 2016

(from 67- and 45-year-old vines): Medium red. Perfumed red cherry aroma lifted by floral and white pepper high notes. Brisk and penetrating, with the bracing cranberry and mint flavors displaying a light touch and sharp definition. This very pure, youthfully taut Volnay relies more on its strong mineral-driven acidity than on its tannins for structure. Really uncanny energy for 2015.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
91-93/100

Neal Martin

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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91 - 93 points
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
Score 91-93/100 · Drink 2019-2038, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Dec 2016

The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Mitans, which sees just around 20% new oak, offers very pure redcurrant and strawberry notes on the nose, feminine and pretty rather than powerful. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, plenty of strawberry and red cherry fruit here, quite solid towards the finish and probably requiring 3-5 years in bottle, because this does have great substance and should age with style. In a word: noble.

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2028-2042, Jancis Robinson MW, Nov 2016

Seriously dense and haunting on the nose. Lots of tension and life in this. Savoury and serious. Wait awhile! Long and fragrant. (JR)

91 - 93 points
Neal Martin
Score 91-93/100 · Drink 2019-2038, Neal Martin

The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Mitans, which sees just around 20% new oak, offers very pure redcurrant and strawberry notes on the nose, feminine and pretty rather than powerful. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, plenty of strawberry and red cherry fruit here, quite solid towards the finish and probably requiring 3-5 years in bottle, because this does have great substance and should age with style. In a word: noble. Dec 2016, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2019-2038

About the producer

Michel Lafarge
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Product details

Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Premier Cru

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