2023, Domaine Y. Clerget, VOLNAY, 1er Cru, 'Brouillards' (Négoce)From a . 38 ha holding (just below Les Angles) planted to the chalas, or individually staked vines system; vinified with 20% whole clusters. Moderate reduction overshadows the underlying fruit though there is both good freshness and vibrancy to the acceptably dense flavours that are quite fine and overtly mineral driven on the youthfully austere, balanced and firm finale. This is also lovely and fashioned in an understated style. 90 92 Burghound.

Boillot's Batard has a ton to offer

Mouthwatering acidity combined with tannins that have the perfect balance of flinty grip

Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix has farmed the vineyard since 1962

focussed with extreme precision to the fruit profile with racy acidity unpinning the tannins which are at the fore

The alcohol is 13

14% alcohol

The terroir is a mixture of clay

and an immensely satisfying finish

with a succulent

El Notario

Strawberry and raspberry together

but the tannins are just too imposing at this stage