Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Very pale rust red. Freshness rather than evolution on the nose. Fruit is there but shows a tiny bit of dryness on the end, like the Lafarge Clos des Chênes 2011. Good energy here. And some development still to come.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17+/20 (Jul 2022)

'The 2011 Volnay Clos des Ducs is all about texture. Silky, polished and impeccably graceful on the palate, the 2011 presents a finely-knit fabric of sweet red berries, anise, crushed flowers and sweet spices. Today, the 2011 is one of the more accessible recent young Clos des Ducs I can remember tasting. As such, the 2011 drinks well even at this young stage, although I will not be surprised to see it put on weight in bottle. A final burst of the sweet, exotic fruit leaves a lasting impression.' - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 93/100 (Mar 2013)

'The 2011 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs has an accomplished, sophisticated, mineral-driven bouquet that echoes the nascent 2012. The palate is crisp and a little leafy on the entry, something just slightly autumnal about it. The tannins are firm and just a touch austere, but they are neatly embroidered into the black fruit profile. The finish exerts a pleasant grip and it lingers long in the mouth. This is a classy wine hemmed in by an average growing season.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Dec 2013)