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2019 Volnay, Les Lurets, 1er Cru, Camille Giroud, Burgundy
- Red
- Dry
- Medium Bodied
- Pinot Noir
Ready - at best
(Drink 2022 - 2034)
- Neal Martin
- 89-91/100
- Allen Meadows
- 89-92/100
- Jasper Morris MW
- 89-92/100
Product: 20198020691
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Description
A dry year has again benefitted this vineyard, whose heavier soils help retain water. It’s located just below Caillerets, and it’s tempting to feel that there’s extra finesse from that proximity. Certainly, there’s weight, and complexity, too; this is a wine whose gravitas creeps up on you. At heart, it’s still a Volnay, with a gentle peony perfume.
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 14.5%
Maturity Ready - at best
(2022 - 2034)
Grape List Pinot Noir
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Maison Camille Giroud
Critics reviews
Neal Martin 89-91/100
The 2019 Volnay Les Lurets 1er Cru comes from a single parcel of 30-year-old vines. One barrel was quite reduced; another offered brambly red fruit, undergrowth and briary scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fine acidity, and nicely focused, leading to an understated finish. Fine, although I think the Volnay Village is just as good.
Drink 2023 - 2033
Allen Meadows 89-92/100
Moderate reduction dominates the nose today. Otherwise, the relatively rich and more concentrated flavours display a fine concentration and an attractive texture while delivering a fine length in the slightly warm finale. This is very Volnay in basic character and a wine that should drink well young if desired.
Drink from 2026 onward
Jasper Morris MW 89-92/100
Quite an intense mid purple colour here, with a fruit intensity to the nose. The darker side of raspberry. Very significant fruit weight, good acid balance too, a big step up from the village. Plenty left in reserve at the finish.