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Volnay Pinot Noir

8.962 ratings
8.815 pro ratings
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Presented to me double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine appears a very light ruby color with a slightly watery rim and a transparent core. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. No signs of particles or gas. On the nose, this is predominately red fruited with cranberry and raspberry along with some forest floor, a faint whiff of red flowers and subtle baking spices. The nose is ever so ethereal. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with a medium+ finish. Alcohol is medium. This is an elegant wine that had me thinking Pinot Noir or Grenache from the Old World, most likely France. I settled on Bourgogne Rouge from the Côte de Nuits, 2017. Close, but no cigar. In hindsight, I should have considered Beaune more than I did. This is a pretty wine that is super light on its feet. Drink now through 2030.

Presented to me double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine appears a very light ruby color with a slightly watery rim and a transparent core. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. No signs of particles or gas. On the nose, this is predominately red fruited with cranberry and raspberry along with some forest floor, a faint whiff of red flowers and subtle baking spices. The nose is ever so ethereal. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with a medium+ finish. Alcohol is medium. This is an elegant wine that had me thinking Pinot Noir or Grenache from the Old World, most likely France. I settled on Bourgogne Rouge from the Côte de Nuits, 2017. Close, but no cigar. In hindsight, I should have considered Beaune more than I did. This is a pretty wine that is super light on its feet. Drink now through 2030.

Aug 15th, 2023
Shengli Hu

Medium concentration ruby, (ballpoint pen), lavender, rose, dried rosemary, oak spices - allspices, nutmeg, cinnamon, juicy red cherry, red ripe strawberry, blackberry, 14% (though 13% written on label). Medium plus tight tannin. Elevated acidity.

Medium concentration ruby, (ballpoint pen), lavender, rose, dried rosemary, oak spices - allspices, nutmeg, cinnamon, juicy red cherry, red ripe strawberry, blackberry, 14% (though 13% written on label). Medium plus tight tannin. Elevated acidity.

Oct 22nd, 2022
Douglas Braun

2017 Vintage - (375ml) - seems like some carbonic here - not super interesting ,low tannins here ,cherry fruit - it’s a village wine but still expected more -disappointing

2017 Vintage - (375ml) - seems like some carbonic here - not super interesting ,low tannins here ,cherry fruit - it’s a village wine but still expected more -disappointing

Jul 4th, 2021
Stacy Markow

Super soft textured with pretty red fruit, orange zest, and juicy strawberry flavors.

Super soft textured with pretty red fruit, orange zest, and juicy strawberry flavors.

Nov 21st, 2017
Laurie Ison

Laurie had this 11 years ago

Laurie had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2013
Amy Currens

Sommelier/Wine Director FarmShop

8.7

Well, yes, lacy elegance.

Well, yes, lacy elegance.

Nov 11th, 2015
JP Pierce

Black pepper, oyster shell, black fruit, tart Italian plum, blood orange, Frangelico, radish, short and sweet but persistent pepper.

Black pepper, oyster shell, black fruit, tart Italian plum, blood orange, Frangelico, radish, short and sweet but persistent pepper.

Jul 19th, 2015
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

9.1

Better late than never #lapaulee. Pure and powerful expression of brooding red fruit. Fall foliage gives way to typical forest floor. Imposing fruit opened to savory profile. Excellent yet could still see some time.

Better late than never #lapaulee. Pure and powerful expression of brooding red fruit. Fall foliage gives way to typical forest floor. Imposing fruit opened to savory profile. Excellent yet could still see some time.

Mar 6th, 2015
Alexa Rose

Meaty.

Meaty.

May 8th, 2014
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

8.7

Seamless...

Seamless...

Nov 4th, 2013