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    1 425
  • Producer ranking ?

    14
  • Decanting time

    1h
  • When to drink

    Now

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The Story

An official act from the beginning of the 16th century lists already this parcel of 52 worked in the old Domain of the Dukes of Burgundy. The craft, the traditional unit of surface in Burgundy, represents the surface of which a vine grower could take care of himself in one day; there are about 24 worked in one hectare. True closed, girdled with dying, it covers an area of 2.15 hectares, identical to the 52 worked in the 16th century. The soil ...

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Vintage 1983

Burgundy: A difficult vintage: hard, tannic red wines and rich, intense whites.

Warm weather only appeared at the end of May to initiate flowering, although it was still relatively cool. Summer started well until the second week of August when the rain arrived. This wet period continued until September, causing rot problems. The warm, sunny weather that returns in mid-September concentrates the grapes more, but is also very favorable to nob...

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It was a real treat. The nose was nutty and meaty with a light brown sugar glaze and accompanying aromas of gingerbread, earth, grape and light t 'n a. The mouth was 'rippin,' according to Rob, and it was rich, mouth-filling and with some 'pop,' which translates into a vibrant quality to its tannins/alcohol/acidity, almost explosive on its finish. There was more alcohol and acid than tannins, however, as its tannins were fully integrated. There was still a lot of vigor to its finish in this excellent wine, which was quite nutty and gave some 'dirty bomb' impressions, although that is supposed to be a positive thing. Someone called it 'a revelation.' The wine held quite well and its 'oomph' factor never left. It was another pleasing 1983, which remains somewhat of a sleeper of a vintage at the top level
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Volnay, Burgundy
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