93 point

(from a .60 ha parcel). A markedly spicier and more floral-suffused nose is comprised by notes of plum, dark raspberry and a whiff of exotic tea. The delicate, but impressively intense, middleweight flavors brim with minerality that imparts a sense of ‘lift’ to the silky textured, dusty and youthfully austere finish that is easily the most persistent in the range. Lovely.

92/94

A beautifully balanced mid purple. The nose is brilliantly expressive, very high-class fruit. A wealth of equally classy ripe red fruit, with a little bit of the rose petals as well. Some astringency at the back from extreme youth, but the fruit is the winner. Very fine indeed.

91/93

The 2021 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru offers notable depth to play off its mid-weight personality. Crushed red berry fruit, blueberry, spice, lavender and dried herbs build nicely in the glass. The Caillerets is a bit somber, but it is also exquisite. There’s a lot of depth and dimension there. This will be a lot of fun to follow.