2021 Volnay Fremiets

Comte Armand’s 0.40-hectare parcel of Fremiets was first planted eighty years ago. In 2021, this was the only vineyard protected with candles, which did help in the end. The wine produced here has a lovely forward fruit with aromas of ripe raspberry with floral notes and a hint of smoke and spice. The texture is supple and silky, with balanced acidity, a velvety feel, and impressive length for the vintage.

The 2021 Volnay Les Frémiets 1er Cru has exquisite definition on the nose: a mélange of red and black fruit, allspice and light iris flower scents. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, more red fruit developing laced with clove and a touch of cooked meats, quite complex towards the finish that lingers in the mouth. Classy and certainly with the substance to age.