93+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is showing well, unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries, plums, dark chocolate, potpourri and rich soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, layered and muscular, with a deep, tightly wound core that's built around succulent acids and fine, powdery tannins, this will reward a decade's patience. (Jan 2021)"
91-93 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Dense purple centre. A high-class nose, albeit quite discreet at first. Thomas felt that his Clos des Chênes used to be on the massive side before he tamed it with some whole bunch vinification. This has the most significant volume of fruit of all in the cellar, dark with the beginnings of some chocolate. Slightly dry tannins here but the fruit should win. (Dec 2019)"
91-93 points and 'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "Ripe yet appealingly cool aromas are comprised by notes of red and dark raspberry, plum and violet. The impressively rich, powerful and muscular large-scaled flavors display evident minerality on the robust, serious and long finish. This is a classic Clos des Chênes that is built to reward long-term cellaring. Drink: 2033+. (Apr 2020)"
Product SKU | 337403 |
Producer | Bouley/Jean-Marc |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
SubRegion | Côtes de Beaune |
Appellation | Volnay |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Designation | Premier Cru |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
ABV | 14.1% |
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