Wine from Volnay

Burghound, 95 points: (92-95 points) A notably ripe yet attractively fresh nose is comprised by notes of exuberantly floral, spice, plum liqueur and relatively prominent menthol influences. The wonderfully sleek, concentrated and intensely...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Lush in texture and balanced on the soft side, this red displays black cherry, blackberry, violet and earth flavors. Terrific harmony and a long, complex finish of fruit and mineral. Will be approachable in the short...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Intense aromas of black cherry, pomegranate and tamarind mark this juicy red. Smooth, with well-integrated tannins lending a dusty feel as the finish plays out. Already harmonious, this should develop well over the next...

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 95 points: Fine depth of colour. The nose from the start suggests that this is a complete wine. Plums as much as dark raspberries, with its clay based weight, a few tannins but in proportion to the fruit, just the right thread of...

Burghound, 92 points: Liqueur-like aromas of ripe black cherry, red currant, tea and discreet spice elements are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. The wonderfully seductive and generously proportioned flavors deliver sneaky good length on...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: (WA90-92 points) The 2013 Volnay Clos des Chenes has the most feminine bouquet of the Volnay '13s, with perfumed crushed strawberry, orange peel and rose-petal scents that render it alluring even at this early stage. The...

Vinous, 92 points: (VN 90-92 points) The 2017 Volnay Clos des 60 Ouvrées 1er Cru has a very nuanced and precise bouquet, understated at first, but revealing quite compelling mineral-rich black fruit with aeration. The palate is...

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 92 points: Fine even purple, minor reduction, good intensity on the palate. This is really quite backward but for the very good reason that the weight of fruit is all at the finish.

Vinous, 92 points: 92+ Moderately saturated medium red. Sexy, lightly medicinal aromas of cherry, redcurrant and milk chocolate, with a touch of peppery, spicy lift. (Unlike the foregoing wines, which are from totally destemmed fruit, this...

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 93 points: (91-93 points) Glowing bright purple. This has a superb nose with vivid lively raspberry fruit, fresh, after which I am expecting good acidity and getting it. Classic balance here, really intense fruit without a sensation...

Burghound, 90 points: Initially this was quite closed but with 45 minutes of aeration the nose opened to reveal aromas of violets, earth, stone and a mix of perfumed red and blue pinot fruit. The medium-bodied flavors were equally tight though...

Burghound, 93 points: (90-93 points) As is usually the case, this is more aromatically elegant still with is airy array of intensely floral dark pinot fruit and spiced plum scents. The wonderfully refined and lilting flavors are shaped by...

Burghound, 94 points: (91-94 points) Once again there is liqueur-like character to the aromas of red cherry, passion fruit, spice and pretty floral elements. There is excellent volume to the caressing and palate coating flavors that are...

Decanter, 93 points: Dominique Lafon's village red comes from the young-vine parcels of his Volnay Santenots Premier Cru that were picked last - perhaps surprisingly - in 2018. This is a textbook example of what a Volnay should taste like...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: (WA90-92 points) The 2014 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots has a fragrant nose of blackcurrant pastilles and crushed violet -- all very tightly wound at the moment. The palate is compact on the entry but well defined with...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: (92-94 points) The 2014 Volnay 1er Cru Mitans has a more loose-knit nose than the Champans. That being said, it deserves applause because you cannot tell in a million years that it is 100% whole cluster. The palate is...

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 94 points: (92-94 points) 100% whole bunch. Usually a low crop but this year 40 hl/ha. Medium purple, beautiful elegance to the nose, floral and whole bunch but nothing vegetal. Lovely on the palate too. Etienne says ethereal and I...

Wine Spectator, 92 points: Intense, yet broad and fleshy, featuring black cherry, blackberry and mineral flavors, allied to a firm spine of acidity and tannins. Shows clarity and focus, with a chalky feel on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2033...

Wine Spectator, 92 points: A dense, concentrated version that borders on muscular. The cherry and berry flavors are pure and accented by a touch of earth. Vibrant and long. Best from 2016 through 2026. 32 cases imported. — BS

Burghound, 93 points: (91-93) This too is intensely floral on the restrained, ultra-fresh and pure nose that blends both red and dark berries together with slightly exotic nuances of spice and tea. The mouth feel of the medium-bodied and...

Decanter, 95 points: Forty-five year old vines that act like they are 80 years' old' is how Brian Sieve describes the vineyard that supplies the fruit for this pale, aromatic, low-yielding wine. With lots of clove and pepper spice from 100%...

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 94 points: (91-94 points) 30 year old vines from first class massale selection. Dominique tells me that there are very many small stones here despite it being theoretically a clay rich site. Glorious purple. Svelte luxury strawberry...

Wine Spectator, 94 points: Enticing aromas of wild cherry, wild strawberry, sandalwood and rose introduce this fragrant red. It's silky and firmly structured, with an element of spicy new oak emerging on the long aftertaste. Harmonious and complex...