Reviews & Scores
An even red moving to orange at the rim. A light and pure red fruit nose, some oak behind, a little biscuity, no sign of anything green, but this is a delicate rather than a mouth filling wine – at first. This Volnay however blossomed with time in the glass, enabling the fruit to fill the palate. Still more delicate than robust, but rather lovely. - JM
JM91July 2022
An incredibly perfumed, airy and cool nose speaks of anise, essence of red berry fruit, stone and floral hints. There is a distinctly textured mouth feel to the restrained and beautifully well-detailed and intensely mineral-driven flavors that possess a highly refreshing mouth feel, all wrapped in a youthfully austere, restrained and delicious finish. A lovely and very understated effort that should also reward mid-term cellaring. *Outstanding* - BH
BH91April 2014
The 2011 Volnay Clos des Ducs is all about texture. Silky, polished and impeccably graceful on the palate, the 2011 presents a finely-knit fabric of sweet red berries, anise, crushed flowers and sweet spices. Today, the 2011 is one of the more accessible recent young Clos des Ducs I can remember tasting. As such, the 2011 drinks well even at this young stage, although I will not be surprised to see it put on weight in bottle. A final burst of the sweet, exotic fruit leaves a lasting impression. (AG) - VM
VM93+March 2014