93-94 points/'Very Fine,' Steen Öhman (Winehog): "I’ve had my differences with Bouley’s Champans in the past – with the wine never finding the right foot on the day (or was it me?). Finally, in the 2020 vintage, the quality is there, and the Champans is showing excellent form. It is rich, expressive, and outgoing, with an intense yet delicate mid-palate The bouquet has sensational Asian spices – hints of curry and other good stuff. Drink from 2035. (2/9/22)"
92-94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "3.5 barrels from 35 year old vines. A deep purple centre with crimson rim. High class Volnay on the nose, a level of class superior to the preceding premiers crus. Some rose petals and peonies in the bouquet as well as red fruit. A beautiful aftertaste, this time with some concentrated brisk red cherries and even a little breadstick note. Pure and fine. (Nov 2021)"
91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2020 Volnay Champans 1er Cru comes from a single parcel. This has an overtly floral bouquet with wilted rose petal and iris flower permeating the vivacious red fruit, perhaps one of the aromatics from Bouley that exhibit the most clarity. The palate is very well balanced, intense rather than powerful with a silver bead of acidity, very spicy towards the finish where there is a touch of reduction, touches of pain d’épices on the finish. This has almost 15° alcohol but it does seem to carry it well. Drink: 2025-2045. (Dec 2021)"
92 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "This is also brooding but fresh with a layered nose of fresh red and dark pinot fruit cut with pretty spice and floral whiffs. There is both good vibrancy and delineation to the attractively textured mineral-suffused flavors that culminate in a linear, youthfully austere and chalky finish. At least some patience will be necessary as this is quite tightly wound. Drink: 2032+. (Apr 2022)"
Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "(From the northern side of the vineyard, close to Carelles Sous la Chapelle. ‘I often thought our young Champans a little hard, I’ve worked on that’) Back to a sample. The roast, slightly tired nose but more important id the shape and energy which are fine. So complex, fine energy – large-scaled wine. This is mobile and has great presence – it could be excellent! (1/19/22)"
92-94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "3.5 barrels from 35 year old vines. A deep purple centre with crimson rim. High class Volnay on the nose, a level of class superior to the preceding premiers crus. Some rose petals and peonies in the bouquet as well as red fruit. A beautiful aftertaste, this time with some concentrated brisk red cherries and even a little breadstick note. Pure and fine. (Nov 2021)"
91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2020 Volnay Champans 1er Cru comes from a single parcel. This has an overtly floral bouquet with wilted rose petal and iris flower permeating the vivacious red fruit, perhaps one of the aromatics from Bouley that exhibit the most clarity. The palate is very well balanced, intense rather than powerful with a silver bead of acidity, very spicy towards the finish where there is a touch of reduction, touches of pain d’épices on the finish. This has almost 15° alcohol but it does seem to carry it well. Drink: 2025-2045. (Dec 2021)"
92 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "This is also brooding but fresh with a layered nose of fresh red and dark pinot fruit cut with pretty spice and floral whiffs. There is both good vibrancy and delineation to the attractively textured mineral-suffused flavors that culminate in a linear, youthfully austere and chalky finish. At least some patience will be necessary as this is quite tightly wound. Drink: 2032+. (Apr 2022)"
Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "(From the northern side of the vineyard, close to Carelles Sous la Chapelle. ‘I often thought our young Champans a little hard, I’ve worked on that’) Back to a sample. The roast, slightly tired nose but more important id the shape and energy which are fine. So complex, fine energy – large-scaled wine. This is mobile and has great presence – it could be excellent! (1/19/22)"
| Product SKU | 348695 |
| Producer | Bouley/Pierrick |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côtes de Beaune |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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