2005 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 91.8 points

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  11/8/2021 - BillBell73 Likes this wine:

  A nice pinot that could be fading just a little - we will see how the last bottle shows in a few years. Dusty cherry fruit, a slightly oxidative note, and a spicy autumnal nose. Very good with pan seared picanha and ramp butter.

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  3/11/2017 - Sixchips600 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Similar to my bottle in 2015. Perfumed nose of stones, wet earth, cherry. Slightly more secondary than the Voillot Champans 2005. Palate is rich but thins out quickly. In a good a window but will continue to develop complexity.

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  10/25/2015 - Sixchips600 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  This was a bit better than my last bottle. Wood seems more integrated. Still sweet fruit, which has a higher profile than last year. Rich black cherry, perfume, wet stones. Probably has many years left, but will watch this annually for development.

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  10/17/2015 - BillBell73 Likes this wine:

  Needs an hour of slow ox to open up. High acid and medium tannins still, seems like it's just starting to wake up. Probably should be left alone another 3-4 years but should be pretty tasty when mature.

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  11/10/2014 - Sixchips600 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  This was enjoyable but not outstanding. Not showing much complexity at this stage, but pure sweet fruit which I imagine will develop wonderful complexity in 5 years. Oak is not overpowering but dominates the flavor profile currently.

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