it is both serious and seductive with the sort of benchmark elegance the château would like to repeat

powerful and unusually robust on the refined

There is a borderline tannic quality that detracts mildly from the overall sense of refinement and overall

Harmonious and extremely long

I also get a hint of sweetness to close that makes a good contrast against that savory element

Jean-Marc Bouley, Volnay Vv other_regions_italy it is both serious and(from 40+ year old vines situated by order of importance in Les Pluchots, Les Famines and La Gigotte). A much earthier set of aromas includes those of plum, black cherry and tea. There is markedly more volume to the richer and denser medium bodied flavors that also exude a fine bead of minerality on the driving finish. This is a big and not particularly refined villages but it is powerful and balanced. (88 91) 2022+