Thierry Glantenay’s rows of vines in les Brouillards lie right alongside those of Louis Boillot. This wine has turned out beautifully in 2021, delivering a refined aromatic constellation of plums, red and black cherries, raw cocoa, gamebird, a fine base of dark soil tones, a hint of vanillin oak, currant leaf and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and impeccably balanced, with a fine core of fruit, lovely soil inflection, fine-grained tannins and a long, poised and seamlessly balanced finish. I love the tension on the backend here, which adds lovely lift in the wine.
92+ points, John Gilman, View From The Cellar (Nov 2021)
The 2021 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru has a pretty red cherry and crushed strawberry-scented bouquet that has a real spring in its step. The palate is well balanced with ripe red fruit, orange rind and an almost briny finish that gets the saliva flowing. Very nuanced and delicious - but must be partnered with food.
90-92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2023)
This vineyard survived the frost relatively well. Solid and quite bright crimson. Bright dense fruit, more raspberry, fills the middle of the palate nicely, good acidity and proper persistence. Not the finest vintage of course but very creditable. Lifted finish with some volume. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted Oct 2022.
89-92 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Dec 2022)
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