The 2020 Volnay Clos de la Barre 1er Cru has a well-defined and quite precise bouquet, perhaps more so compared to the Mitans and the Santenots. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, a fine bead of acidity, vibrant and fresh with a slightly cand...
Clear and pale in colour. There is surprisingly little nose, but still a feeling of freshness. François Carillon took the decision to work the lees for a long time in 2020 and this has paid off. The result is complex, subtle precise and very long.
One of the portfolio's highlights is the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin La Brunelle, a medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety wine with a fleshy core of fruit, melting tannins and lively acids, concluding with a saline finish. As ever, it's one of the most immed...