Xavier Monnot Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Volnay is often described as silky and elegant but the wines can vary in style... Volnay is often described as silky and elegant but the wines can vary in style depending on the soil and elevation of the vineyard. The premier crus situated south of the village, like Clos des Chênes, have a high percentage of limestone and show... more

This wine is from the lower slope, shallow stony soil of Oxfordian limestone. ... This wine is from the lower slope, shallow stony soil of Oxfordian limestone. Pair with veal fillet mignon, squab, beef steak and roast duckling. Agreeably fresh if somber aromas of plum, red and dark raspberry and a hint of crushed anise are trimmed... more

Three villages at the southernmost end of the Côte de Beaune make up the Mara... Three villages at the southernmost end of the Côte de Beaune make up the Maranges Aoc: Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges and Sampigny-lès-Maranges. Here, we’ve transitioned out of the Côte d’Or and into the Saône-et-Loire départment.... more

The domaine possesses two parcels of Pinot Noir in this highly regarded premie... The domaine possesses two parcels of Pinot Noir in this highly regarded premier cru, one mid-slope with browner soil, and one high-slope with whiter soil, planted between 1976 and 1986, totaling just over a half-hectare. This cuvée is one of dynamism,... more

The nose features fruity aromas of blackberry, strawberry and notes of mild sp... The nose features fruity aromas of blackberry, strawberry and notes of mild spices, tea and cocoa. Boasting extremely supple structure, this balanced wine has lovely, pleasing, velvety tannins. The finish is long and aromatic, reminiscent of the fruity... more

This terroir offers a fruity and very elegant of the Pinot Noir varietal. It d... This terroir offers a fruity and very elegant of the Pinot Noir varietal. It displays a deep ruby color and remarkably pure notes of red and black fruits. The palate is lively and spicy with a refreshing touch of menthol. This wine evolves beautifully... more

A blend of purchased fruit from Aux Combottes and Les Combottes, Felettig's 20... A blend of purchased fruit from Aux Combottes and Les Combottes, Felettig's 2020 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru is showing especially well, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, rose petals and orange rind. Medium to full-bodied, floral and... more

Intense ruby color with a beautiful purple luster. Pure and ethereal olfactory... Intense ruby color with a beautiful purple luster. Pure and ethereal olfactory range with top notes of powdery flowers (iris, violet) followed by a complex fresh fruit note that is built on traces of fresh balsamic. Fresh fruit with chalky tannins and... more

A brooding and more deeply pitched nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of black... A brooding and more deeply pitched nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of black cherry, cassis and poached plum that are trimmed in hints of earth and oak. The succulent, mouth coating and concentrated medium weight plus flavors are notably more... more

Les Angles is among Pierre Boillot’s top parcels, one of the old-vine blocks... Les Angles is among Pierre Boillot’s top parcels, one of the old-vine blocks he inherited from his father, Lucien, and from his great-grandfather, Henri, who was from Volnay. The current generation of vines at this 1.33-acre parcel was planted in... more

Intense ruby color with a beautiful purple luster. A deep olfactory range with... Intense ruby color with a beautiful purple luster. A deep olfactory range with roasted, very ripe black fruit notes. Tannic texture and structure mark this concentrated and powerful cuvée. more

Boillot began his harvest on August 28 with the 2017 Volnay 1er Cru Les Angles... Boillot began his harvest on August 28 with the 2017 Volnay 1er Cru Les Angles, an ample, gourmand wine bursting with notes of sweet blackberries, cassis, subtle spices and wood smoke. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, supple and... more

Notes of black fruits, especially blackcurrant, floral and leathery aromas. El... Notes of black fruits, especially blackcurrant, floral and leathery aromas. Elegant attack with beautiful tannins. Blackcurrant and raspberry flavors. more

The 2021 Brouillards is a pale ruby hue and less forward initially but opens w... The 2021 Brouillards is a pale ruby hue and less forward initially but opens with time. There is a bit of reduction at first, but the wine is much more impressive on the palate, with somewhat imposing tannins and a marvelously lingering finish. The... more