Domaine Potinet-Ampeau

Clos des Chênes Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

9.240 ratings
9.015 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
George Chen

Incredibly elegant and still fresh...wow!

Incredibly elegant and still fresh...wow!

Apr 23rd, 2021
Ryan Johnson

1999, this was footy and funky on the nose but bright and tart cherry on the mouth!

1999, this was footy and funky on the nose but bright and tart cherry on the mouth!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2016
Michael Solway

1969 - Well structured and vigorous. Porcini mushroom, damp soil and tobacco give way to muted sour-cherry, red plum and tea. Round and rich in the mouth with a nice balance of fruit, tannin and acidity.

1969 - Well structured and vigorous. Porcini mushroom, damp soil and tobacco give way to muted sour-cherry, red plum and tea. Round and rich in the mouth with a nice balance of fruit, tannin and acidity.

Oct 23rd, 2016
boyd

Think the cork failed on this guy or poor storage. Not much there there.

Think the cork failed on this guy or poor storage. Not much there there.

Dec 26th, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

Vanilla and a bit of red fruit. M+ tannin. Lacks fruit.

Vanilla and a bit of red fruit. M+ tannin. Lacks fruit.

Aug 31st, 2015
Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

9.3

Still some tannin

Still some tannin

May 24th, 2015
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

7.9

Sadly not showing well. Too much oak and dried out fruit. Better examples out there from the 05 vintage.

Sadly not showing well. Too much oak and dried out fruit. Better examples out there from the 05 vintage.

Mar 18th, 2015
Willie Carter

A majestic wine. Clear ruby in the glass with a wide brim and long legs. The nose is muted at first and this does require decanting but she does begin to reveal her mysteries after some time and air. Classic Volnay characteristics with wet earth and prunes. Violets and cherries with a touch of spice.

Drinking very well right now. Rustic yet elegant and so inviting. Nice tannins and complexity. A ton of energy and life here, she practically dances on the tongue. The beautiful funk is prevalent throughout. Wild strawberries and mushrooms on the palate initially. A bit of cedar and more cherries. Warm spice on the deliciously long finish. A beautiful Burgundy.

A majestic wine. Clear ruby in the glass with a wide brim and long legs. The nose is muted at first and this does require decanting but she does begin to reveal her mysteries after some time and air. Classic Volnay characteristics with wet earth and prunes. Violets and cherries with a touch of spice.

Drinking very well right now. Rustic yet elegant and so inviting. Nice tannins and complexity. A ton of energy and life here, she practically dances on the tongue. The beautiful funk is prevalent throughout. Wild strawberries and mushrooms on the palate initially. A bit of cedar and more cherries. Warm spice on the deliciously long finish. A beautiful Burgundy.

Aug 15th, 2024
Eduardo Wurzmann

With duck. Very good.

With duck. Very good.

Jul 16th, 2019
CelebrateLife!

Medicinal. Long finish

Medicinal. Long finish

Jun 8th, 2019