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

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

A smoky mineral nuance drives the extremely long

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+