La Pousse d'Or, Volnay 1er Cru Clos des 60 Ouvrees Eleve en Amphore (Monopole) 2016 750ML exclusion upsell A blend of 95% Cabernet

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc

Fifty-two percent of the production was dedicated to the grand vin

so give this a few years to settle down

Apparently the vines received 57% less rain than average

lively and polished palate that's defined by vibrancy of fruit

La Pousse d'Or, Volnay 1er Cru Clos des 60 Ouvrees Eleve en Amphore (Monopole) 2016 750ML exclusion upsell A blend of 95% CabernetOnce again there is a distinctly restrained character to the pure and exuberantly spicy dark currant and raspberry aromas. There is terrific punch and delineation to the classy and refined medium weight flavors that flash plenty of minerality on the ever so slightly drying finish that I ascribe to the recent bottling.