2015 Volnay 1er Cru

The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru, a blend of Volnay Les Pitures and Les Mitans (the latter partially uprooted in recent years so the blend comprises mainly of the former) saw about 15% new oak. It has a very intense bouquet with dark cherries, blackcurrant, violet and cassis, quite opaque at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. There is certainly good concentration here with black rather than red fruit, noticeable salinity with a sappy, though slightly introverted finish that should gain more personality by the time of bottling. This is an excellent Volnay.

(from Les Pitures and Les Mitans; does not include any young vines in 2015): Slightly reduced, very reticent aromas of blackberry, licorice and menthol. Quite closed on the nose but with a sappy quality and a sexy subtle sweetness to the juicy purple fruit flavors. Ultimately suppler than the village Volnay but the wine's building tannins will require some cellaring. Leaves behind a note of bitter chocolate on the persistent finish.

The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru, a blend of Volnay Les Pitures and Les Mitans (the latter partially uprooted in recent years so the blend comprises mainly of the former) saw about 15 new oak. It has a very intense bouquet with dark cherries, blackcurrant, violet and cassis, quite opaque at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. There is certainly good concentration here with black rather than red fruit, noticeable salinity with a sappy, though slightly introverted finish that should gain more personality by the time of bottling. This is an excellent Volnay.