En Primeur | Volnay
A red wine appellation only, wines from Volnay might be considered the most revered of southern Burgundy. They have been celebrated since the 18th century for their delicacy. They have superb linearity, focus and poise all sheathed in velvety tannin. There are no Grand Cru vineyards, but there are some excellent Premier Cru examples including Volnay Les Champans and Volnay Les Caillerets.
2022 Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets Nicolas Rossignol
£745.00 In Bond £913.24 Inc VAT (£152.20 Per Bottle)2022 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles Nicolas Rossignol
£375.00 In Bond £469.24 Inc VAT (£78.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
Clos des Angles is a warm vineyard sitting beneath Clos des Duc. Noticeable wild spiced dark berry flavours, with a touch of mocha and fresh coffee bean showing the generosity of its sunny location. Very full and layered rounded tannins, rewarding and ample on the finish.
2022 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes Ch de Meursault
£340.00 In Bond £427.24 Inc VAT (£71.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
Clos des Chenes is situated on the cooler, higher slopes of this highly respected vineyard at 270 metres above sea level. Cassis and dark berry, laced with freshly ground coffee bean. Extremely supple, the tannins are very fine ahead of layers of dark blackberry which just keep building. Lovely and memorable on the finish.
2022 Volnay 1er Cru Chevret Nicolas Rossignol
£490.00 In Bond £607.24 Inc VAT (£101.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
This vineyard lies at the foot of Les Caillerets, but its soil composition is quite different; more clay and pebbles result in a fuller, broader style of Volnay. A deep and almost brooding wine, with a wild savoury, autumnal forest scent. Sloes and bramble flavours and dark toffee. Full and very intense, a saline edge and dark bitter chocolate on the finish.
2022 Volnay Origines Nicolas Rossignol
£275.00 In Bond £349.24 Inc VAT (£58.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
A blend of 4 different plots, Les Buttes, Les Grand Champs, Les Famines and Les Lurets, from vineyards aged between 10-60 years old, produces a very complete example of the appellation. A crisp and energetic style, with bright, crunchy, fresh fruit flavours. A charming purity and clarity, and hints of what Nicolas describes as ‘sucrosité’ on the finish.
2022 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots Nicolas Rossignol
£465.00 In Bond £577.24 Inc VAT (£96.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
Nicolas has two different vineyard plots in this fine Premier Cru. The younger 20-year-old parcel borders Volnay and the older 70-year-old parcel lies beside Meursault. He describes it as a Volnay with Côte de Nuits DNA. A graceful, silky harmonious style, with Chambolle fruit characteristics, with some sweet dark berry flamboyance. A perfect combination between charm and ample fruit.
2022 Volnay Antoine Jobard
£275.00 In Bond £349.24 Inc VAT (£58.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
From a single parcel, Les Combes, sitting alongside Pommard. Antoine destalks all the fruit from this vineyard and is looking for a high degree of Pinot purity. Brilliant scarlet colour, with summer strawberry field scent. Sweet and supple in the palate, this has a graceful silky finish.
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Neal Martin, January 2024, Score: 86-88
The 2022 Volnay Village has a pretty nose, although maybe it misses the complexity of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins, quite Pommard-like in style with a marine-tinged finish. Fine. Drinking Window: 2025-2035.
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Jasper Morris MW, October 2023, Score: 88-90
Mid red, attractively perfumed, a little spice behind, a touch of pepper, but still quite a good density of raspberry and strawberry fruit. Drink from 2026-2029.