camphor and incense

There are usually four vintages a decade of La Rioja Altas Gran Reserva 904

This plays right on the edge of volatile acidity with its nose of poached plum

This too is quite deeply pitched with its ripe aromas of cassis

Joseph Voillot, Volnay Caillerets Vintage:2013 camphor and incense(from a small . 14 ha parcel planted in 1984). Moderately prominent amounts of oak and menthol can be found on the spicy aromas of poached plum, lilac and dark raspberry. The sleek, refined and appealingly mineral laden flavors possess a more refined texture before culminating in a firm, serious and built to age finish. This well made effort will also need at least a few years of cellaring to soften as its presently relatively tightly wound.