2014 Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Clos des Angles 1er Cru

The 2014 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles, which includes 50% whole cluster fruit -- albeit from a different location than usual because of the hail -- has a backward, introspective nose at first, though there is fine mineralité here just below the surface. The palate is very well balanced with succulent ripe tannin, very good tension and harmony, quite powerful and yet so elegant towards the finish. This will probably be bottled at the end of the year to keep the freshness and comes recommended. Review Date: December 2015