2005 Domaine Jean-Marc / Thomas Bouley Volnay

Community Tasting Notes (16) Avg Score: 88 points

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  6/23/2017 - Kirk Grant wrote:

  I don't know what wine others are drinking...but this is beautiful and exactly what I was looking for. A more robust vision of what Burgundy can be. On the nose it's leaning toward the darker fruits, blueberries, clove, with a hint of old cedar. The palate is medium body, high acidity, med+ tannin, and offers up notes of blackberry & blueberries with a hint of cranberries that lingers on the finish. Excellent...and a hell of a deal at $35

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  8/3/2016 - WMWG wrote: 86 Points

  In a better spot than my last bottle, from 2014. This is showing defined dark, yet tart, strawberry and wild berry fruits with some backing rose petals (a different feature from my last bottle). The back end does show a touch of astringency, but not to the extent of my last bottle. The fruit is very focused and primary, almost too concentrated/ extracted as it gives the appearance of being mildly confected and seems to tower over the other characteristics of the wine with a hard finishing edge. There are still grainy tannins on the backside that have yet to resolve that detracted from the experience.
  
  Average - Hold 3 to 5 years

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  10/23/2015 - aajder wrote: 88 Points

  Good color. The nose is elegant, showing aromas of red fruits, flowers, minerals and damp earth. This is medium bodied on the palate, with good concentration and good finesse. The medium length finish features refined tannins.

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  3/29/2015 - pinoteer Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Didn't take notes, but it had a very soft texture (very Volnay), with limited flavors and aromas. Maybe hang onto the last one for a few more years to see if it develops into something.

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  7/3/2014 - WMWG wrote:

  Vibrant ruby red color. Full, fragrant nose of red fruit, black fruit, dusty earth, and a touch of brett (leather); very pleasant though lacking any floral characteristics. Entrance is somewhat muted and a cloaking astringency gains presence as it rolls over the palate, setting up a jarring acidity on the finish. Red fruit does gain with some air though this remains out of balance. Medium to short finish. This is not as good as the Volnay "Vieilles Vignes".
  
  Update for day 2: Much improved, showing more detailed spice and floral notes on the nose and palate. Some tannins still present with high acidity. Went well with food.
  
  Overall, good and in need of a lengthy decant, otherwise hold.

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