Jean-Marc Bouley Volnay Clos de la Cave 2017 Size::1 Bottle developing toasty honeyed notes

developing toasty honeyed notes

where the lean and tough environment dictates low yields – even by Hutton Vale Farm standards…frequently less than a tonne to the acre

it reveals a beautiful expression of the fruit with a dominance of blackberry aroma and a lightly toasted side

custard-like Sancerre that defies everything you would expect from racy Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Palate: This theme continues on the palate

Jean-Marc Bouley Volnay Clos de la Cave 2017 Size::1 Bottle developing toasty honeyed notesThese vines grow on steeply sloping land, running uphill from the Bouley winery. Soils are deep and rich in small stones, ensuring good drainage. 50% whole cluster bunches went into the vat during fermentation, and have contributed to its warm, ripe aromas. Palate shows lively, bright fruitiness, complex yet pure, with gentle tannins and elegant aftertaste (for drinking 2020 2027+).