2005 Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay Clos des Chenes 1er Cru

Vines planted in 1970 and 1976. Mid ruby. Earthy, fragile nose. Real life and energy here! Very flattering sweet fruit on entry with quite a firm grip on the finish. Cool and confident. Lots of interest is buried in this but there is no shortage of (ripe) tannin. Very positive and sure of a long development. (JR)