Volnay "Les Famines" - 2005 - Henri & Gilles Buisson
Volnay "Les Famines" - 2005 - Henri & Gilles Buisson
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- Producer: Henri & Gilles Buisson
- Region: Burgundy, France
- Origin: Private natural winery (France)
- Vintage: 2005
- Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
- Size: 0.75 L
- Alcohol: 13%
- Pairings: Perfect with red meats, roasts, game, and aged cheeses.
- Awards: Score: 94 Vinous
The 2005 Volnay "Les Famines" from Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson is a masterful expression of one of the most monumental and age-worthy vintages in Burgundy’s recent history, combining extraordinary fruit concentration with a deep tannic structure. Produced by a historic domaine in Saint-Romain, a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, this wine comes from a plot situated at the foot of the Volnay hill, where the clay-limestone soils give the Pinot Noir dense flesh and a natural predisposition for aging. Twenty years after harvest, the wine presents a still-intense garnet-ruby color and a powerful bouquet that intertwines ripe notes of blackberry, black cherry, and violet with evolved hints of black truffle, leather, oriental spices, and licorice. On the palate, the opulence typical of the 2005 vintage is supported by a still-vibrant acidic backbone, with tannins that, though initially vigorous, have now softened into a velvety and noble texture. Vinified with a minimal-intervention approach to preserve the integrity of the terroir, this Volnay represents the perfect balance between structural power and silky elegance, offering an exceptionally long and savory finish. It is recommended to serve it at 17°C, preferably after a brief aeration in large glasses, pairing it with structured dishes such as blueberry-glazed partridge, red wine braised meats, or well-aged French washed-rind cheeses.
Rating: 94 Vinous
Label: Slight signs of wear
Caps: Slight signs of wear
Level: Base of the neck
Color: Perfect
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