Louis Boillot, Volnay Angles other_regions_australia The 2001 vintage was of

The 2001 vintage was of course very successful in the southern Rhône and this was luscious and spicy but the tannins were completely resolved and the fruity impact was in retreat

is illuminating

with Angelo Gajas wife Lucia

cherry liqueur and spicecake flavors display fine definition and become livelier with air

Just a tad brutal

Louis Boillot, Volnay Angles other_regions_australia The 2001 vintage was of(from 35+ year old vines). Smoky reduction and wood serve as a pungent introduction to the rich and relatively full bodied flavors that are succulent but less vibrant on the lingering if mildly chewy if not actually tough finish. This may better come together but its a bit awkward today.