Domaine Bernard et Thierry Glantenay Clos des Chenes Volnay Premier Cru 2017

Scores

94 / 100

"The Glantenays have two parcels inside the clos, one comparatively young and one very old, totalling 0.44ha. Fermented with 30% whole bunches and aged in 30% new wood, this is at the riper end of the scale for the domaine's wines in 2017, with lots of raspberry and black cherry fruit, fresh acidity and layered, fine-grained tannins. Drinking Window 2023 - 2030."
- Decanter

93 / 100

"The 2017 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes wafts from the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, citrus peel, rich soil and warm spices, subtly framed by creamy new oak. On the palate, it's full-bodied, with the most depth, dimension and amplitude of any wine in the cellar, its juicy core of fruit entirely cloaking is fine structuring tannins. One of the best renditions of this vineyard I tasted in 2017, it's a very impressive wine."
- The Wine Advocate

93 / 100

"The 2017 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru, which contains around 30% whole bunch fruit from the older vines in Glantenay’s parcel, has a very perfumed bouquet with wilted iris and violet petals permeating the dark cherry and boysenberry fruit. The Clos des Chênes has a hint of fig with further aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a gentle grip in the mouth but very good substance and a silky smooth finish that is real class on the finish. There is actually less Clos des Chênes in 2017 than in 2016 due to the sheer concentration - try to grab a bottle if you can because this is very impressive."
- Vinous

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