Xavier Monnot Volnay Clos des Chenes 2016

93 points Wine Spectator: "Offers wonderful complexity, richness, depth and finesse. Full-bodied, with creamy, mocha-laced oak, currant, mineral, tobacco and plum flavors that are bold yet elegant, focused and polished, ending with a long, lingering finish

Xavier makes this superb wine from a small .85-hectare parcel called ”Clos-des-Chenes”. Volnay is located between Monthelie, Meursault and Pommard. The vineyard is located on top of the hill of the small village of Volnay. This deep red has a distinct limestone character and 50% of the fruit is aged in oak.