Joseph Voillot, Volnay Champans

Joseph Voillot, Volnay Champans(from vines that average 50 years of age). Cool and restrained aromas are comprised of red currant, cherry, spice, earth and lovely floral nuances. There is excellent size, weight and vibrancy to the more discreetly mineral inflected and sleekly muscular flavors that terminate in a firmly austere, linear and mildly drying finish. The balance isnt ideal and I would suggest drinking this on the younger side. 88 2018+

cherry cordial and blackcurrant jelly notes with suggestions of Chinese five spice

woodsy accents

the 2014 starts to show the structure

spice and hints of wood toast

with immense depth and concentration

plum and cassis notes that really stick with you

(from two very large parcels of vines totaling over 3 ha)

with a black chocolate

The 2014 Barolo Cannubi is one of the more potent wines in this range

it would be unfortunate to leave so much upside potential unrealized and thus I would advise waiting for at least 5 more years first though it should easily be capable of rewarding 8 to 10

spices and tar emerge

mineral driven fruit quality that sticks with you here