Comte Armand, Volnay Fremiets other_regions_italy The grapes finished a slow

The grapes finished a slow and steady ripening process over an extended growing season

This is potentially a monument in the making if it can continue to add depth as it ages and the potential to do so certainly appears to be present

The color is a sensational black/purple and the nose offers gorgeously intense aromas of black plums

pepper and wet earth scents and a long

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

Comte Armand, Volnay Fremiets other_regions_italy The grapes finished a slowHere 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+