2021 Volnay 1er Cru
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 2021 Volnay 1er Cru, the usual 50/50 blend from Taillepieds and Clos des Chênes, has an uncomplicated but pure bouquet with redcurrant, rooibos and light tomato vine scents. It just needs a little more precision. The palate is lighter than the previous vintage, as you would expect, but well-balanced and supple, with touches of white pepper towards the slightly rustic finish.
The 2021 Volnay 1er Cru opens in the glass with aromas of red berries and plums mingled with peonies, orange zest and spices. Medium to full-bodied, supple and satiny, it's pure and lively, with a more tightly wound, incisive profile than Coche's supremely demonstrative lower-appellation reds this year.
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Domaine Jean-François Coche-Dury is one of the most sought-after names in Burgundy, famed for producing some of the most expensive white wines in the world. The demand for these fiercely collected wines far outstrips supply.