1999 Volnay Clos des Chenes
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Very intense brownish rust. Smells lightly of violets. Far from edgy. Lots of ripe fruit and then finishes dry. Most agreeable! Hint of chestnuts surely? Very much needs food but it's admirable. Lots of real tingle and authenticity. Lovely to taste a wine made so obviously by vineyard rather than man.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very intense brownish rust. Smells lightly of violets. Far from edgy. Lots of ripe fruit and then finishes dry. Most agreeable! Hint of chestnuts surely? Very much needs food but it's admirable. Lots of real tingle and authenticity. Lovely to taste a wine made so obviously by vineyard rather than man. (JR)
About the producer
Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most talented and connected winemakers. He created Maison Roche de Bellene, the négoce arm of Domaine de Bellene, in 2008, using his extensive network in the region to source top-quality fruit for an "haute couture" négociant operation.