2018 Francois Buffet - Volnay Clos des Chenes 1er Cru
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Score 91/100 · Drink 2023-2033, Neal Martin, Nov 2022
The 2018 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru is not quite as complex as Bitouzet-Prieur's Clos de Chênes on the nose. Still, it is well-defined with blackberry, raspberry and pressed violet scents. The palate is sweet on the entry, but not cloying, with slightly brittle tannins. A sharpness on the finish suggests acidification. It just fades too quickly on the finish, though it improves in the glass, coheres and gains more precision after 10-15 minutes. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
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17
17/20
Jancis Robinson MW
91
91/100
Neal Martin
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91 points
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Score 91/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Sep 2022
16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2030-2045, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2020
One third whole bunch. Just a hint of oak on the nose and much more austere on the nose and palate at this stage than the Champans but it will presumably strut its stuff eventually. (JR)
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Domaine Francois Buffet