Lucien Le Moine, Volnay Caillerets Size:6x750ml The new 2021 Ultreia Villegas

The new 2021 Ultreia Villegas is from a part of the vineyard that was previously use for the Ultreia Valtuille

subtle torrefaction notes and a hint of black olive

plenty of tannins from 14 months in oak

yet incorporates a small amount of Syrah from Les Bedines

buffers the exceptionally firm though not hard or even especially rustic tannins shaping the strikingly long finish that displays the same dazzling complexity as the nose

Lucien Le Moine, Volnay Caillerets Size:6x750ml The new 2021 Ultreia VillegasReduction 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+