Maison Ilan Volnay 1er Cru Les Robardelles

Notes after following for 6 hours open. Light cran-ruby color, good shine and clarity with a nearly pristine cork (a bonus in the MI world). Warm corn tortilla, roasted nuts, perfume, lead/graphite, ‘shrooms, and leather jacket in the bouquet. I’m no Burg expert, let alone Volnay, so I can’t speak as to whether this is terroir-reflective or not. It is an interesting wine, if not particularly seductive or magical, but that’s kind of been my experience with this infamous winemaker. …

A bit disappointing, thin and not very fruity

This is falling apart quickly. Drink up or consider freezing your remaining bottles so they don't turn into vinegar by 2017.

Light, but very pleasant and well balanced.

Enjoyed this bottle next to a Carneros Pinot Noir of same vintage. What a contrast. The color was a pale red. Aromas started revealing after half an hour or so, lovely cherry and cherry cola with soft oak tones and reticent spice/herb. What made this bottle so enjoyable was the mouthfeel and the finish. Full almost creamy mouthfeel, extremely smooth and long almost velvety finish. For me this was a winner here. The guests with whom I shared this bottle …

Cork is in good condition (unlike all my 2012's) Very aromatic upon opening. Bright red fruits and classic earthy under brush. Drinking well after opening. Having already tried several 2013's this comes across on the palate as typical for the vintage, but I feel it's a little bit sharp and diluted compared to others of lesser quality locals. It's a nice light styled red but one can find this quality in a bottle of Bourgogne for less than half the …

Nose - lovely, seductive plum & cherry Mouth - juicy red fruit on the attack with a hint of spice but falls a bit short on the finish. Still pleasantly surprised. A wine to sniff.

Not good on any level