WTN: 2005 Voillot Volnay Champans

I opened a 2005 Joseph Voillot Volnay Champans because I heard both from a real live human and from people on Cellartracker that it had been showing well recently. I also remembered a few lovely firm and focused but still plush and layered bottles of 2005 Voillot Volnay VV from not that long ago.

But, of course all of that 'intelligence' meant nothing, as my bottle of 05 Champans was cranky and did not want to be disturbed. The dark silky fruit was much finer than my memories of the relatively plush Volnay VV. And one could tell that some nice elements were there. But the finish leaned on the acidic shell and the nose never came out to play, even after 5-6 hours of air.

So there you have it.

[David M. Bueker]

Bottle by bottle as usual.

Ever thought about getting a Coravin?

Greetings from Sweden / Fredrik L

[David M. Bueker]

Thinking about this a little more, the only 2005 I have had that was really a joy to drink lately (the last year) was a 2005 Truchot MSD VV.

Thinking about this a little more, the only 2005 I have had that was really a joy to drink lately (the last year) was a 2005 Truchot MSD VV.

Yeah, I haven't drunk too many 05s recently. I see reports here and there about bottles that are delicious. But I have so few that I've been holding on as long as possible, which seems like the safe strategy, (This 05 Champans was a recent purchase)