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2015 Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Chevret

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August 13, 2023 - $81

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RATINGS

91-93Stephen Tanzer

Sexy, wild scents of redcurrant, tobacco, leather and spices lifted by a floral topnote. Juicy and complex on the palate, with red and dark fruit and floral flavors accented by a hint of cinnamon.

91Burghound.com

A very ripe yet attractively fresh nose is more floral still with its notes of lilac, lavender and violet that add both elegance and breadth to the plum liqueur and cassis scents. The round yet concentrated and powerful flavors are blessed with copious amounts of dry extract that coats the palate on the ever-so-slightly warm finish.

88-90The Wine Advocate

...touch of sur-maturity on the nose, with a touch of menthol slightly blurring the red cherry and kirsch aromas...palate is medium-bodied...offers dark cherries, spice box, orange rind and brown spices...

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Volnay, En Chevret

Volnay is a small appellation with just 904 vineyard acres and a town of fewer than 500 residents. Nevertheless, to Burgundy enthusiasts, it's a jewel. Clive Coates calls Volnay “one of the most delightful wines and one of the most rewarding communes in the Côte d’Or.” Robert M. Parker Jr. described Volnay as “the queen of the Côte de Beaune.” Volnay has always been appealing. In the 13th and 14th centuries the powerful Dukes of Burgundy acquired land there and built chateaux. The medieval town sits on the hillside above the vineyards and the appellation is restricted to red wines made of Pinot Noir. Though there are no Grands Crus, there are 35 Premiers Crus. Some reviewers say the lighter soil of Volnay, compared with Pommard to the north, makes Volnay wines more delicate and elegant than wines from neighboring appellations. Robert M. Parker Jr. wrote that Volnay has a “high-quality level of winemaking…The top Volnays possess an immense, seductive fruitiness and lushness…”

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, 1er (Premier) Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.