Jean-Marc Bouley, Volnay Vv other_regions_italy more bone than meat and

more bone than meat and chalky

elegant and admirably pure nose of fresh red pinot fruit

finishing on a compelling spicy note

aromatic cherry fruit nose and plenty of fragrant sweet cherry on the palate

dusty and utterly delicious finish that goes on and on

Jean-Marc Bouley, Volnay Vv other_regions_italy more bone than meat and(from 40+ year old vines situated by order of importance in Les Pluchots, Les Famines and La Gigotte). A much earthier set of aromas includes those of plum, black cherry and tea. There is markedly more volume to the richer and denser medium bodied flavors that also exude a fine bead of minerality on the driving finish. This is a big and not particularly refined villages but it is powerful and balanced. (88 91) 2022+