William Kelley | Utterly superb, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of raw cocoa, rose petal, orange rind, and red berries that’s already very nuanced. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional, and incredibly deep, with supple, satiny tannins, juicy acids, and considerable concentration. Tasted among its peers, this Clos des Chênes is in a different class and confirms its status as one of a small handful of red wines of the vintage in the Côte de Beaune. It’s a profound Volnay that will be incredibly long-lived. | 96