Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Volnay Champans Vintage:2020 Here too a deft touch

Here too a deft touch of wood sets off the spicier and more complex aromas that combine plum

rose petal and Asian-style tea wisps

(most growers declare this as Montmains)

More energy and delicacy than the Hunting Hill 2019 Pinot

it will benefit from another 6-8 years of cellaring and drink well through 2031

Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, Volnay Champans Vintage:2020 Here too a deft touchA markedly cool nose, and particularly so in the context of the 2019 vintage, reflects notes of essence of red berries, lavender, tea and a hint of newly turned earth. There is more refinement if not density to the utterly delicious medium weight flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the balanced, youthfully austere and solidly persistent finish that is quite firmly structured. This is relatively fine for Champans and a wine that should age