when many young Ports are exuberant

I also get a hint of sweetness to close that makes a good contrast against that savory element

powerful and unusually robust on the refined

powdery tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity and has a very long

Jean-Marc Bouley, Volnay Vv other_regions_italy when many young Ports are(from 40+ year old vines situated by order of importance in Les Pluchots, Les Famines and La Gigotte). A much earthier set of aromas includes those of plum, black cherry and tea. There is markedly more volume to the richer and denser medium bodied flavors that also exude a fine bead of minerality on the driving finish. This is a big and not particularly refined villages but it is powerful and balanced. (88 91) 2022+