Louis Boillot, Volnay Grands Poisots Size:6x1.5L despite a year in which

despite a year in which what von Schubert described as nature’s eventual “turbo-autumn” was preceded by severe hail and an unprecedented tornado that felled 200-year-old trees and a portion of the vineyard walls – to say nothing of the toll it took on vines

Lafarge explained that this was made from fruit that was destemmed by hand using what the Burgundians call a claie en osier

(also from 60 to 70 year old vines)

intense and lightly mineral-driven flavors that possess better depth if less mid-palate concentration than would be necessary to propel this to the next level

Adelaide Hills

Louis Boillot, Volnay Grands Poisots Size:6x1.5L despite a year in whichModerate reduction has the upper hand versus the fruit today. More interesting are the brooding and relatively tightly wound medium weight flavors that possess good mid palate density and a succulent mouthfeel before concluding in a powerful if mildly rustic finish. This isnt elegant but its still quite good. (88 91) 2025+