A blend of several parcels from the lower reaches of the appellation on deep clayey soils raised in 20% new oak, the 2013 Volnay Village has a tightly wound, floral bouquet with violet petal and granitic scents infusing the brambly red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins. This feels quite rigid in the mouth, a mixture of blackberry and raspberry fruit complemented by a dash of white pepper that enlivens what is a masculine, structured finish. Even though this is a village cru, this deserves two or three years in bottle.