Joseph Drouhin Volnay (75cl, 13.5%)

A village-level Burgundy red wine from the Volnay appellation in the Côte de Beaune, made from 100% Pinot Noir by Joseph Drouhin. Grapes are totally destemmed, then fermented and macerated for two to three weeks in small open vats using indigenous yeasts. The house uses a full three-year oak barrel weathering period. The nose shows fresh violet and black currant, spring flowers, red plum and orange zest, with thyme, licorice and mild spices emerging. The palate is fruit-forward and round, with ripe red fruit, soft fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. The finish lingers with candied fruit, vanilla and faint butterscotch warmth.