2015 Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets

Vinous: Bright, dark red. Slightly high-toned but reticent aromas of black cherry, licorice mint and bitter chocolate. Dense, sweet and broad but quite backward, offering slightly high-toned flavors of black and purple fruits, minerals and dark chocolate. The wine's calcaire energy contributes to its impression of inner-mouth tension. Finishes very long, with considerable finesse of tannins and a lingering note of licorice. With its distinct small-berry character, this youthfully taut wine should enjoy a long life in bottle. - Stephen Tanzer, Jan. 2017