2016 Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley Volnay 1er Cru "Clos des Chênes"
92-94JM
91-94BH
91-93RP
91-93VN
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Jasper Morris
Reviewed January 2018There are two plots of older vines, 45 years old and 65 plus. Rich full dark red to purple. There is significant depth to this, while retaining freshness. Slightly darker fruit. Good weight then a chalky finish, lively and pleasing. And persistent. *Four Stars*
Professional Reviews
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Burghound
There is enough wood to warrant mentioning but not enough to overshadow the wonderfully spicy aromas of plum, black cherry and cassis. I very much like the texture of the extract-rich medium weight plus flavors that are at once powerful yet refined, all wrapped in a very firm, balanced and long finish. *Sweet Spot, Outstanding*
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Wine Advocate
The 2016 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes has a rather aloof bouquet at first and only reluctantly offers slightly rustic red berry fruit that gains harmony and poise with aeration. There is a light damp woodland aroma here, decaying autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, nicely poised, very classic in style with a mixture of red and black fruit, undergrowth and just a touch of tobacco toward the finish. This will require 3 or 4 years in barrel. Excellent. (NM)
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Vinous
(the Bouleys own a parcel of 50-to-55-year-old vines in the windy northern part of the cru that mostly avoided the frost in 2016; almost entirely destemmed): Full, deep red. Aromas of dark cherry and black raspberry are complemented by a musky oak element. Concentrated, rich and sweet, displaying an old-vines density to its flavors of cherry and saline minerality. This nuanced wine seems a bit less austere than usual but is nonetheless a more powerful style than the Carelles. Finishes with ripe tannins, subtle persistence and noteworthy grip. (ST)
Details
| Origin | Volnay, Burgundy, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| SKU | 1376978 |