2016 Volnay Les Grands Poisots
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The 2016 Volnay les Grands Poisots is completely destemmed, although it still has an attractive tertiary/woodland scent that implied otherwise. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a little chunky in the mouth, but I find this Volnay has charm and spirit. It should drink well once in bottle. Rustic maybe, but that does not bother me here.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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100% whole bunch. Racked to tank in November and now on fine lees in tank. 20% new oak. Deep crimson with soft ruby rim. A little dusty and peppery on the nose but with a depth of pure dark fruit under that. As in the St-Romain, the tannic texture is very refined, dry but not at all drying – an elegance but also a wine that needs time and/or food for the juice to be more expressive. Persistent in its freshness but tied up on the palate at the moment. (JH)
About the producer
Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most fascinating and talented winemakers. Burgundy born and bred, son of the legendary Gérard Potel (of Domaine de la Pousse d’Or), he sold his eponymous label and today makes wine from his own vineyards under Domaine de Bellene.