Ballot Millot, Volnay Santenots Size:6x750ml

Ballot Millot, Volnay Santenots Size:6x750ml(from young vines situated in Les Plures; this had just been bottled when I tasted it). A background hint of volatile acidity is present on the otherwise pretty and fresh aromas of cherry, raspberry and spice. The sleek, delicious and acceptably concentrated middleweight flavors possess good power and solid length though the firm finish seems somewhat awkward, which may be due to the very recent bottling.

Very south west France – concentrated essence of Bordeauxish grape varieteies

starting with the 2016 vintage

Opulent wine that's quite ready now

The 2012s from Diamond Creek represent an homage to founder Al Brounstein and the winery’s 40th anniversary

Instead you find more purity of fruit and higher levels of acidity

especially pear

dark ruby red in color

Like the Poisets this is notably rich with its relatively large-scaled flavors that also enjoy good density thanks to the abundant dry extract that also coats the palate and pushes the firmer supporting tannins to the background

gently dusty but firm

ethereal but with lots of energy

mineral driven fruit quality that sticks with you here

and if you look at the figures the alcohol is only 13