(from holdings of ~1 ha in Les Petits Gamets and Ez Echards). A fresh, cool and bright nose combines plenty of spice elements with a variety of red berry scents. The sleek and beautifully well-detailed middle weight flavors exude a subtle minerality on the tension-filled and focused finish that is moderately firm. This lacy effort is very Volnay in character and it just makes one feel like drinking it. 89/2023+