epitomizing the grace of Volnay’s finest terroirs
The southeast exposition makes for wines with generous fruit but taut structure
Decant or carafe in youth
Bartolo Mascarello’s 2016 Barolo is a perfect example of what makes Barolo such a revered wine
A rare California Chenin from a historic site
Jean Foillard, Fleurie, 2011 AFKAT_2024 epitomizing the grace of Volnay’sJean Foillard helped redefine what Cru Beaujolais could be one of Kermit Lynch's "Gang of Four" who traded sugary Nouveau for living, low intervention wine. His Fleurie is the floral, perfumed counterpoint to his Morgons: old vine Gamay on pink granite, semi carbonic fermentation, native yeast, minimal sulfur. The 2011 is a back vintage bottle from a private collection, drinking in a mellow, mature register today. It leans more toward dried fruit and