Louis Jadot
Clos de la Barre Monopole Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Nose has cherry & raspberry cordial notes (touch of alcohol), fresh violets, dried earth and mild oak toast.
Palate has lightly tannic cherry, blackberry, ripe black currant, medium barrel toast and fall leaves.
A solid weeknight bottle, decanted for about 90 minutes, but truth be told this wine could stand to wait another couple years in anticipation of concentration on the palate.
Nose has cherry & raspberry cordial notes (touch of alcohol), fresh violets, dried earth and mild oak toast.
Palate has lightly tannic cherry, blackberry, ripe black currant, medium barrel toast and fall leaves.
A solid weeknight bottle, decanted for about 90 minutes, but truth be told this wine could stand to wait another couple years in anticipation of concentration on the palate.
A little volatile, but fruit is rich, and wine will continue drinking well.
A little volatile, but fruit is rich, and wine will continue drinking well.
Aug 19th, 2017
At a good developmental stage, though the new oak is still a significant element.
At a good developmental stage, though the new oak is still a significant element.
Dec 25th, 2015Started tight but opened nicely. Drink now-7 years
Started tight but opened nicely. Drink now-7 years
Dec 4th, 2013
2023/6. This still has room to come together but has a nice mix of acid / tannin structure and acidity. Some pretty floral aromas are lurking too.
2023/6. This still has room to come together but has a nice mix of acid / tannin structure and acidity. Some pretty floral aromas are lurking too.
Jun 17th, 2023
Slowly coming around to Pinots. Very smooth and drinkable. Needed time and would profit from a longer bottle time. In saying that there was already much to enjoy here.
Slowly coming around to Pinots. Very smooth and drinkable. Needed time and would profit from a longer bottle time. In saying that there was already much to enjoy here.
Sep 6th, 2021
It opens up after 5 hours. But still after 14 year it should show well. It does not. May be it needs more time. Slightly oxidized very harsh tannins. Cherry 🍒 lime and rocks. A disappointment.
It opens up after 5 hours. But still after 14 year it should show well. It does not. May be it needs more time. Slightly oxidized very harsh tannins. Cherry 🍒 lime and rocks. A disappointment.
Mar 31st, 2019
2006 vintage. In a really great spot. Black raspberry, tart cherry, lingonberry, lots of violets, lots of black tea, sandalwood, dark rocks. Super fresh and lots of complexity. Ür-Volnay.
2006 vintage. In a really great spot. Black raspberry, tart cherry, lingonberry, lots of violets, lots of black tea, sandalwood, dark rocks. Super fresh and lots of complexity. Ür-Volnay.
Aug 1st, 2017