In which of the Burgundy vintages from 1976 - today was Volnay the top region?

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#1

Inspired by a note a read on another thread, I am posting this question so as not to hijack that thread.

In which of the Burgundy vintages from 1976 - today was Volnay the top region?

#2

Hmm. 1999?, 2007, possibly 2005, maybe 2015. (“Top” is a tough one)

#3

2002
Definitely 2007
2005 (but ya gotta be patient)

Frankly, don’t have much experience with pre-1999 Volnays.
Was pounding other Red Burg Regions to a much greater extent.

I finally saw the light…

TTT

#4

2005, 2010, 2012 and 2015

#5

I would add 1990 and 2003 although the jury is out on 03 for now

#6

Sorry, I meant to say that the jury is out on the quality of 03

#7

+1. 07s are showing very well as well!

#8

Maybe 1989.

But ‘top’ is hard to define in this case.

#9

With the caveat that the question is unanswerable I’ll answer it with 1999 and 2007

#10

If “TOP” means “better than all other regions” … then maybe (and only) 2007 on 1er cru level, but that´s all.

If TOP means “oustanding wines produced” then here are several more … 1978, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1997 (but now most a bit old), 2003, 2005, 2009 …

#11

I would possibly add 1983 to the list.

#12

With the caveat that I will take your word re 2007 as i have had very few, I agree. Even in vintages like 2002, e.g., where volnay did very well there are numerous CdN appellations that IMHO generally produced even greater wines.

#13

Gerhard’s scrupulous attention to detail is appreciated.

#14

I really cannot remember any 2007 Volnay that was disapointing - which I cannot say about the major CdNuits regions …
but of course I did taste Top producers only …

Sure most 2002 Volnays are “better” (if not in a better drinking state now), but there are so many great wines in the North, Volnay is really no standout …

#15

2007 really is a special Volnay vintage.
Will write up a disappointing one I tasted last night.

I was looking at the judgement of Volnay as a CdB thing.
IMO, CdB vs CdN is an apples and oranges type of thing…

TTT

#16

I´ll be doing a Volnay vers. Chambolle-Musigny tasting in June, with at least two 2007s …
and I´m very sure that it´ll not be easy to tell the two Villages apart.
(so far reg. Apples and Oranges …) [wink.gif]

#17

Sounds like a fun tasting