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Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley Clos des Chenes Volnay Premier Cru 2016

Sale price$249.99

— 93 Points, Burghound
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— Premium aged Burgundy
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

Burgundy Volnay, France

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SKU: JMBV201610 UCAU
  • 93 Points
  • 92 Points
  • 92 Points
  • 17 Points
TASTING NOTES
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.
TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate: Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
  • Fish
  • Game
  • Poultry

Classification: Red

Variety: Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2016

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Alcohol: 13.0%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

93/100

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* 2030.

Allen Meadows

Scores

92/100

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

Vinous

Scores

92/100

The 2016 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes 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.

The Wine Advocate

Scores

17/100

"Rather subtle nose with lots of juice and sparky ingredients. Hint of cough medicine but lots besides. Should evolve into something quite special."

Jancis Robinson MW