Produced from microscopic, 18 hectoliters per hectare yields, the ruby-colored 1998 Volnay Clos des Chenes has a nose of candied plums and cherries. This medium-bodied, well-detailed, refined wine displays a mouth of cherries, raspberries, and blueberries. It has an outstanding breadth of fruit that envelops its ripe yet copious tannins. Projected maturity: now-2006.
Importer: Ex Cellars, Solvang, CA; tel (805) 686-9153.