powdery tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity and has a very long

Harmonious and extremely long

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

(66% whole clusters)

Jean-Marc Bouley, Volnay Vv other_regions_italy powdery tannins and fireworks of(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+