Lucien Le Moine, Volnay Caillerets Size:6x750ml The eponymous 2016 Vivaltus was

The eponymous 2016 Vivaltus was really impressive

even caressing texture to the medium-bodied flavors that possess good levels of dry extract along with solid punch and power on the firm and lightly austere finale

Aromas of rose

plenty of tannins from 14 months in oak

baked pineapple

Lucien Le Moine, Volnay Caillerets Size:6x750ml The eponymous 2016 Vivaltus wasReduction masks the underlying fruit though does not extend to the palate of the much, much finer if decidedly less powerful flavors that exude evident minerality and underlying tension before culminating in a bitter cherry infused finish. I like the depth though the dusty finish is somewhat short at present. Note that my predicted range assumes that the length will sort itself out. (89 92) 2029+