Nicolas Potel, Volnay Clos Chenes Brut Zero

Nicolas Potel, Volnay Clos Chenes Brut ZeroNA

A melange of dark

framed by firm

chalky tannins and delicious dark fruits

This firmly structured effort will require at least a decade to reach its peak

and young Theresa Breuer was quite confident that her viticulture regimen in 2011 would guarantee longtime cellarmaster Hermann Schmoranz fruit of more than sufficient ripeness and health

opulent and dramatic

dark and deep

(92-94)/2030+

which just shows I'm not alone in my admiration for her remarkable achievements at Ata Rangi

One of the more Burgundian-styled Chardonnays in the lineup

red plum and Seville orange marmalade here

This needs to add depth but it’s already attractive