Henri Boillot, Volnay Santenots Size:12x750ml Not a charmer – at

Not a charmer – at this stage anyway

this sexy Rioja has a fine track record for aging

earth and tobacco notes

bloody notes on the nose

the 2013 is another real gem from Roberto Conterno

Henri Boillot, Volnay Santenots Size:12x750ml Not a charmer – atHere too the oak regimen is more than simply evident though it stops short of dominating the black cherry, spiced plum, violet and earth suffused nose. The flavor profile is slightly finer than that of the more muscular Champans with excellent definition and verve if not quite the same mid palate concentration. There is stunningly good length and faultless balance and overall, this is a combination of finesse, focused power and excellent complexity.