A slightly fresher and decidedly more elegant nose offers up notes of red currant, dark raspberry, anise and a pretty hint of violet. As one would expect, the middle weight flavors are notably more…

95 Ws / 94 Bh / 94 Jg / 93 Vm / 91-94 Jm. A taut, dense red highlighted by a floral element, casting a violet note along with black currant, blackberry, spice and mineral flavors. Featuring a firm…

Domaine de la Pousse d'Or - Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets Vinifie et Eleve en Amphore 2021 available at Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe in Northbrook, IL

This is a monopole of Benjamin's (a vineyard exclusively under the control of one producer). It's located within the village itself, near the top.

Leroux/Benjamin Volnay 1er cru Clos de la Cave des Ducs 2020 | Pinot Noir from Volnay, Côtes de Beaune, Burgundy, France

This is also aromatically cool but ripe and spicy though in this case the red and dark raspberry scents are notably more floral in character. The delicious, intense and well-detailed lighter weight…

94 Ws / 92 Bh / 92-95 Jm. Note: a.55 ha monopole. A mix of black cherry, oak spice and exotic woods-think sandalwood-aromas introduce this complex, detailed and mineral-tinged red, which is heady,…

La Pousse D'or Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2009 (750ml) available at Winovisor in Washington, DC

Domaine de la Pousse d'Or - Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Bousse d'Or 2022 available at Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe in Northbrook, IL