94 POINTS: Neal Martin, Vinous 93 POINTS: James Suckling
100% Pinot Noir
“The 2020 Volnay Champans 1er Cru has an elegant bouquet with lifted red cherries, crushed strawberry and light undergrowth notes, the one-third whole bunch nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine backbone, very fresh and quite saline with a brisk, quite spicy finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.” — Neal Martin, Vinous
"This youthful Volnay is already fully there in the nose, in a fragrant way that will delight Volnay fans. Lovely sour-cherry and violet aromas! Very satisfying balance of frank fruit and crisp tannins that move this briskly across the palate. Long finish that’s simultaneously earthy and fresh. Drink or hold." — James Suckling
The wine looks like one I shall enjoy and boast of once having consumed it.I intend sharing this splendid red with our son over Christmas - happy to furnish you with a tasting review then and , hopefully, purchase a few more bottles.
Took a punt on the 2011 Kairos Sauvignon Blanc & was pleasantly surprised at the drinkability of aged Sauv, I do not usually drink Sauvignon Blanc's but after drinking the Kairos I will drink more.
A little bit of pungency evident upon opening and best to let it breath for 30 minutes or so and the pungency dissipated and then the wine started to show its best - good fruit, vanilla/oak, balance and elegance!