2017 Volnay Caillerets
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(Outstanding)<br /> There is just enough reduction to blur the nuance of the spicy red pinot fruit aromas that are trimmed in subtle wood whiffs. The markedly finer and overtly stony middle weight flavors possess a really lovely mouthfeel that carries over to the precise, complex and lingering finish. This classy effort should also age well if desired.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 2017 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru is 100% de-stemmed. It presents a fragrant, floral bouquet of sensual red berry fruit infused with wilted rose petals and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, rounded and approachable considering the vintage, leading to a slightly chalky, spicy finish. Very fine.
The 2017 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets is one of the purest, most fragrant wines in the cellar, unfurling in the glass with aromas of rose petals and potpourri that mingles with sweet fruit tones of cherry and raspberry. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and supple, with a lovely line of acidity, a fine-grained chassis of tannin and a beautifully defined finish.