2017 Bitouzet Prieur Volnay 1er Clos des Chenes

A restrained though very spicy nose combines notes of violet, raspberry and cherry with those of earth and a hint of underbrush. There is a sophisticated mid-palate mouth feel to the broad-shouldered flavors that display excellent power and plenty of salinity on the impressively long finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. As classic examples of Clos des Chênes always are, this is very much ageworthy and a wine that's going to need it. In a word, excellent. Burghound 93