so much so that it is quite difficult to even discern the tannins but they are there

You either like the 100% whole-bunch style

finishing with exotic notes of floral pastille and spicecake

or let it develop in bottle over the next 5-7 years

the muscular fruit is densely packed at this youthful stage

Nicolas Potel, Volnay Champans Brut Zero so much so that itDeep ruby. Strong reduction hides the nose but its clear that the fruit underlying the funk is exceptionally ripe and this ripeness also characterizes the rich, supple and forward flavors that are much more refined and I like the mouth feel as there are refined tannins and plenty of the classic minerality on the persistent finish. (90 92) 2013+