Blain Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Champans 2017 Blanc de Noirs It is full-bodied

It is full-bodied

The Lazzarito completes its secondary fermentation in barrique over three months and is then racked into large oak botti for an additional two years of aging

Volnay and Pommard

What a gorgeous Barolo this is

The 2009 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is a proud achievement and an expression of rare beauty

Blain Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Champans 2017 Blanc de Noirs It is full-bodiedThere is a whiff of reduction that is enough to push the underlying fruit to the background but not the floral and earth nuances. The vibrant, well detailed and tautly muscular flavours display a refreshing salinity on the equally youthfully austere and moderately firm finale. I very much like the sense of inner mouth perfume that adds to the overall appeal. Note that at least some patience will be necessary. Allen Meadows Burghound