2023, Domaine Blain-Gagnard, VOLNAY, 1er Cru, 'Pitures'Pitures is high up on the slope with lots of stones on a limestone base next to D'Angerville's Clos des Ducs. There is both good verve and freshness to the sleek and precise, though not particularly dense, flavours that also conclude in a moderately austere and firm finale. 2031+ 89 91 Burghound. An airy width vs the depth of the previous. This has a more perfumed flavour profile, with more chewy intensity in this finish. Thats a good, almost sparkly

scented with wildflowers

sculpted fruit gives the 2017 its sense of regal beauty and total finesse

tangy acidity and concentrated ripe fruit - it’s forward and intense

Certainly not shouting

intense floral profile

liquorice and pencil lead

with terrific persistence

approachable

even if it is clearly still coming together

The first biodynamic experiments took place in this vintage

a little fleshier than Chandon des Briailles' other cuvées with a bright

A triumph over the adverse conditions of the vintage