Heater week; 3/8/2024-3/17/2024 (Chicago, IL): I think this was a little better earlier than later; it felt a bit meaty and shows some earthy characteristics that the other wines didn't really have. More mushroomy and slightly brothy as well. Impressive structure that has started to wear down, I would guess that this would have been better a few years ago, though it doesn't seem to be at risk of any immediate, drastic decline.
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Earthiness, some funk and a faint smokiness melded well. Notable smokiness on the back of the finish. Benefited from a well designed pairing with caramelized sweetbread risotto. Direct from the cellars of the domaine, this was in far better condition and showing much younger than the other reference point that I have.
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A wonderful example of a mature Volnay. Lots of complexity nice balance and really not showing any signs of age. All 5 bottles opened showed very nice consistency.
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This wine showed beautifully tonight which was a striking contrast to the last bottle tasted in the Fall which was a disappointment. At this time the wine had a great nose with lots of complexity. Nicely balanced on the palate with a very nice complex fruit finish. Just a great example of what a mature Volnay can be.
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A mature Volnay but still with some nice fruit. A bit of a controversial wine as several tasters thought that this wine was past its prime. For me it was very nice but really near the end of its life.
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3/8/2024 - acyso wrote: 93 Points
Heater week; 3/8/2024-3/17/2024 (Chicago, IL): I think this was a little better earlier than later; it felt a bit meaty and shows some earthy characteristics that the other wines didn't really have. More mushroomy and slightly brothy as well. Impressive structure that has started to wear down, I would guess that this would have been better a few years ago, though it doesn't seem to be at risk of any immediate, drastic decline.
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2/24/2015 - tinybubbles Likes this wine: 93 Points
Earthiness, some funk and a faint smokiness melded well. Notable smokiness on the back of the finish. Benefited from a well designed pairing with caramelized sweetbread risotto. Direct from the cellars of the domaine, this was in far better condition and showing much younger than the other reference point that I have.
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4/19/2012 - DWG wrote: 90 Points
A wonderful example of a mature Volnay. Lots of complexity nice balance and really not showing any signs of age. All 5 bottles opened showed very nice consistency.
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3/8/2012 - DWG wrote: 90 Points
This wine showed beautifully tonight which was a striking contrast to the last bottle tasted in the Fall which was a disappointment. At this time the wine had a great nose with lots of complexity. Nicely balanced on the palate with a very nice complex fruit finish. Just a great example of what a mature Volnay can be.
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10/11/2011 - DWG wrote: 87 Points
A mature Volnay but still with some nice fruit. A bit of a controversial wine as several tasters thought that this wine was past its prime. For me it was very nice but really near the end of its life.
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