Les Fremiets Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

Bigger, dark m, rich fruit. Could age another 10yr.

The 2016 Volnay Les Fremiets 1er Cru has a composed and harmonious bouquet with nicely integrated oak, perhaps just a little gamey in style although it does not dominate the overall aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy, quite firm tannin though coated with the fleshy fruit that one expects from a Volnay. I am not quite sure if the oak regime snugly fits the fruit profile. It seems to shave off too many edges on the finish, rending it simpler than it otherwise might have been. Perhaps bottle age will meliorate this Volnay since it certainly has good substance. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting in Burgundy. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2019)

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Chapter Candidate Dinner; 22 June 2019 at Yono's, Albany, NY

Beautiful wine.....Classic Burgundy nose. Lots of ripe fruit coupled with aged meat and forest floor. Surprising, this vintage is peaking......don’t think 1-2 years will make it any better.

A point behind the 2009 at the moment but in time should go past it. Fuller more primary notes - typically Volnay - round and soft. Both quite extracted which apparently is the house style. Earthy notes with fine grained Tannins.

Comparing 2 ripe vintages with the 2015 of the same cuvée. Some animal scents - lovely Burgundian nose. Complexity with forest floor Potting mix and compost. Palate staining intensity.

Ripe, spicy, and delicious!

Outstanding burg. Dense mid palate. Anise and white pepper after an hour or so. Fruit was more candied than expected.

A spectacular bottle at Ma Cuisine in Beaune! This dark fruited, minty, refreshing wine had all the virtues of the best of Volnay; good richness, perfect texture, amazing length and fine acidity. It was great with duck and even better with pigeon!

Dark cherry, spices, a bit of cola.