2017 Volnay Villages Henri Boillot

A perfumed and airy nose features essence of raspberry and soft spice elements, the latter of which can be found on the pure and energetic lighter weight flavors that possess a seductive texture, all wrapped in a sneaky long bitter cherry pit- inflected finish. A quality Volnay villages. 89/2022+

The 2017 Volnay Village displays notes of spicy wild berries, licorice and sweet soil. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, satiny and succulent, with melting tannins and a gourmand attack that segues into a more precise, mineral mid-palate and finish.

The 2017 Volnay Village comes from a single parcel (Clos de la Rougeotte) close to the winery. It offers straightforward dark cherry and bergamot scents on the nose. The 20% new oak is nicely integrated. The palate is fresh on the entry with fine tannin, touches of blood orange and citrus fruit filtering through the tart red cherries and strawberry, with a lively finish. Thoroughly enjoyable, but one for drinking young.