Comte Armand, Volnay Fremiets other_regions_italy A smoky mineral nuance drives

A smoky mineral nuance drives the extremely long

Good stuff here that is clearly built for the long haul

Not very bordeaux – more reminiscent of some of the more ambitious Spanish reds at the moment

with a chalky sensation and a finish that is a mixture of juiciness

this is another infant at age 10

Comte Armand, Volnay Fremiets other_regions_italy A smoky mineral nuance drivesHere the nose is reduced though the underlying fruit seems both ripe and fresh. There is even more minerality and precision to the middle weight flavors though the vibrant finale displays enough dryness that I am concerned that it may not dissipate with age. As such my suggested drinking window is deliberately short. (86 89) 2017+