A more deeply pitched nose is composed by notes of game, pungent earth, red and dark currant and an interesting smoky nuance. While this is certainly a bigger and more obviously powerful wine than the Volnay "1er" it remains relatively refined thanks in large part to the fine-grained tannins, all wrapped in an overtly stony and beautifully long finish. While this is indisputably a wine of focused power and taut muscularity along with a touch of youthful austerity, it isn't rustic or hard. I consider this to be a considerable achievement in a vintage like 2013 where much of the Hill of Corton was so badly hammered by hail. In sum, if you can find a bottle, don't hesitate!

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