2011 Volnay Clos des Chenes
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. There is clearly a lot of stem addition showing through on the Volnay Clos des Chênes from Glantenay: an earthy, green-ish bouquet that might be described as very traditional Burgundy. But it is fresh and detailed and brimming over with character. The palate is medium-bodied with moderate weight and intensity. This is masculine, earthy, austere and aloof, perhaps a little attenuated toward the finish and needing a little more flesh to pull off this style. Consequently, it feels a little brittle and bony in the mouth.
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Jancis Robinson MW
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30% new oak (his maximum). Two equal parcels: planted 1938 and 2000. Firm, bright crimson. Big and bold and very fruity. Definitely his biggest wine – great fullness and richness. Very clean and fresh overall though. Fine tannins. Great clarity and expression. Easy to see how he admires Mugnier’s wines… (JR)
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. There is clearly a lot of stem addition showing through on the Volnay Clos des Chenes from Glantenay: an earthy, green-ish bouquet that might be described as very traditional Burgundy. But it is fresh and detailed and brimming over with character. The palate is medium-bodied with moderate weight and intensity. This is masculine, earthy, austere and aloof, perhaps a little attenuated toward the finish and needing a little more flesh to pull off this style. Consequently, it feels a little brittle and bony in the mouth. Nov 2014, www.robertparker.com