2013 Volnay Clos des Chenes

The 2013 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes has a more introspective bouquet compared to others that I have tasted: strawberry pastilles and a smear of maraschino eventually emerging. The palate is medium-bodied and quite succulent on the mouth, belying the structure that only surfaces toward the finish. This is a somehow conservative Volnay, but one that is very well proportioned and should drink well for the next decade.