Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes
Tasted 26 June 2020
Côte de Beaune · Volnay 1er Cru
Black cherry, strawberry-orange sorbet, and hints of cedar stick and mulch. Medium-bodied and a bit linear at the moment, but the flavors are extremely pure and inviting. Lighter on the tail weight-wise, but maintains…
Another revisit on this wine. Last sampled in April 2021. Similar to the previous bottle except that this had a certain sense of creaminess and polish on the finish that smoothed out the otherwise…
A beautifully smooth and creamy Romanee, now showing a more succulent side than previous more spunky bottles. In an agreeable drinking window now, though I personally miss some of the extra zip and…
One of the most consistently enjoyable 2017 1er C-Ms I've had over the past year. A great vintage from a great site. Drinking fantastic for my palate preference now right out of the bottle, with a…
