Here is all the right Volnay richness. The tannins give the wine a firm edge, a support for the soft, opulent center. Black berry and damson flavors are dominant, offering acidity to go with the ripe texture. Age for 5–6 years.
— R.V.
(5/1/2011)
An intensely perfumed wine, this is packed with ripe fruit and ripe tannins. The texture is full and rounded, yet it remains youthfully firm. It’s very pure and lined with acidity; black fruits dominate the flavor profile. This is meant for for aging.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)
Rich and smooth, this wine’s structured tannins are fully integrated into its juicy fruit. It’s a ripe bottling, and it shows a hint of wood aging in the form of a smoky character. The acidity is intense, which perks up the berry fruit. This promises to age.
— R.V.
(4/1/2013)
Structured and rich, this is a wine with great weight from the ripe fruit. It is open, bearing flavors of red berry, damson and spice, with acidity. It should age over several years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)
Rich and full, this wine shows some sense of structure. It has considerable acidity and flavors of cherry and red currant. With the dry tannins coming through on the finish, it will need some years to soften.
— R.V.
(4/1/2013)
The Gravières vineVard is Premier Cru for both white and red. This white version is currently dominated by a new wood aroma and a sweet toast flavor. It’s full, soft and rounded, with flavors of creamed pears and ripe peaches.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)
Santenay, which is located toward the south of the Côte de Beaune, is known for its wines that are accessible and early maturing. This ripe selection bursts with flavors of yellow fruit and citrus, touched by wood influence. Drink it over the next year, or age it for 3–4.
— R.V.
(4/1/2013)
Does the vineyard name mean “foggy” as its etymology suggests? The wine certainly has a cool character for normally generous Volnay. But it is finely structured, the delicate tannins offering a balance to the more forward black fruits. There is a fine fresh, dry aftertaste.
— R.V.
(7/1/2010)