Jean Guiton, Volnay Les Petits Poisots 2018
Fresh dark-red fruit and here the ripeness is just right - generous and darker fruited with power and depth. The fruit is all tied up in the firm dry tannins. Embryonic and promising 16.5++, 2023-2032, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, 14th... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionBurgundy
VillageVolnay
GrowerDomaine Jean Guiton
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2018
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeGUI718
Burgundy
The Burgundy Pyramid
Making sense of the complexity of the complexity of Burgundy isn’t easy.
Though Burgundy only comprises 5% of France’s vineyard area, it holds 100 different Appellations, 25% of the entire French total. There are no less than 5,000 growers, 85% of whom own less than 10 hectares, and four fifths of them make wine.
To make matters...
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
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Jean Guiton, Volnay Les Petits Poisots 2018
Fresh dark-red fruit and here the ripeness is just right - generous and darker fruited with power and depth. The fruit is all tied up in the firm dry tannins. Embryonic and promising 16.5++, 2023-2032, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, 14th January 2020
From soils with a high proportion of clay, this is always rich and opulent. Aromatic nose of violets and black fruit. Big mouthful, well-structured with black cherries, correct tannins and persistence: a keeper. 2024-2032
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
