17 Poäng

More peppery than the 2011 and a little meaty/savoury. Firm, dry and more tannic than the 2011 but not lean - perhaps a little more austere and 'serious'. Elegant nevertheless. Refined but still firm. Drink 2018-2030.

94 Poäng

(from a huge 3.98 ha parcel). There is enough reduction present to compromise the expressiveness of the nose but the underlying fruit clearly seems ripe. This impression of ripeness is confirmed by the very good phenolic maturity of the supporting and well-integrated structure that shapes the sleekly muscular medium weight plus flavors that exude a fine minerality on the seductively textured finish. Between the concentration, fine maturity and beguiling texture it is all but impossible to discern any negative effects from the hail. 2024+ .

91 Poäng

The 2012 Volnay 1er Cru Champans has a generous bouquet with vibrant strawberry and cranberry fruit interlaced with fine minerality. The palate is medium-bodied, with similar tannins to the Taillepieds, i.e., silky and almost Vosne-like, but here there is a touch more density toward the rounded finish. Drink 2015-2028.

93 Poäng

Healthy dark red. Still a hint of leesy reduction to the aromas of dark raspberry and smoke. Powerful and penetrating but youthfully tight, with remarkably sweet dark fruit flavors and a texture of liquid velvet perfectly countered by excellent harmonious acidity. Boasts terrific thrust but for all its power, depth and sucrosité this premier cru seems less massive than the Frémiet. The tannins are firm but suave. - Stephen Tanzer .