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Volnay

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…”

2002 Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot

Light label condition issue

BH  91   
ST  90   
WA  89-90   

2002 Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot

BH  91   
ST  90   
WA  89-90   

2020 Henri Boillot Volnay Les Caillerets

2021 Henri Boillot Volnay Les Fremiets

VN  90-92   

2003 Vincent Girardin Volnay Les Santenots

Lightly depressed cork

WS  91   

2003 Vincent Girardin Volnay Les Santenots Les Champs - Lins

1996 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

BH  95   
WA  92-94   
ST  92+    
JR  17+    

1996 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

BH  95   
WA  92-94   
ST  92+    
JR  17+    

2002 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

BH  94   
RP  89-91   
WA  89-91   
JR  17.5   

2011 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs

VN  93+    
ST  93   
WA  91   
BH  91   
JR  18   

1999 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Taillepieds

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

ST  93   
WA  91-93   
WS  91   
BH  90-93   
JR  17   

1999 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Taillepieds

Light label condition issue

ST  93   
WA  91-93   
WS  91   
BH  90-93   
JR  17   

2002 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Taillepieds

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

VN  95   
BH  93   
WA  90-91+    
WS  90   
JR  17.5   

2004 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Taillepieds

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

BH  89-92   
JR  17   

2006 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Taillepieds

1.5ltr

WA  92   
WS  92   
ST  91   
BH  90-93   

2000 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Clos D'Audignac

Light label condition issue

2005 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Clos D'Audignac

Lightly depressed cork

ST  89-92   
JR  15.5   

1983 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Clos de la Bousse d'Or

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; label condition issue

2005 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Clos Des 60 Ouvrees

Light capsule condition issue

WA  94   
ST  93   
BH  92-94   
JR  16   

2006 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Clos Des 60 Ouvrees

BH  92   
WA  90   
ST  88-91   
JR  16   

2008 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Clos Des 60 Ouvrees

Light label condition issue

WA  93   
ST  91   

2009 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Clos Des 60 Ouvrees

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

BH  94   
ST  93   
WA  92   
JR  16   

2005 Michel Lafarge Volnay Les Mitans

Light label condition issue

BH  92   
WA  91-92   
ST  89-92   
JR  17.5   

1999 Nicolas Potel Volnay Vieilles Vignes

Lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

1999 Nicolas Potel Volnay Vieilles Vignes

3 cm ullage