Henri Boillot, Volnay Chevret other_regions_italy an impressive showing

an impressive showing

2012 should be a terrific vintage for this storied wine though note that plenty of patience will be required as I doubt that this will drink especially well young

Oak is a touch more evident than in most years because the fruit is not at full ripeness

This is notably finer than the old vines cuvée if not quite a long or concentrated

with hints of rose

Henri Boillot, Volnay Chevret other_regions_italy an impressive showing(from 25+ year old vines). An airy, fresh and distinctly cool nose displays an elegant mlange of dark cherry, essence of raspberry and plum along with hints of spice, floral and tea. The mouth feel of the silky and refined middle weight flavors is notably finer and I very much like the vibrancy that continues onto the balanced and lingering finish. The overall impression of refinement is enhanced by the notably fine grain of the tannins and this is