Joseph Voillot, Volnay Fremiets Vintage:2023 the 2012 Espectacle del Montsant

the 2012 Espectacle del Montsant is nothing short of spectacular

ripe and almost dense

Comprised of roughly 85% Grenache and the rest Syrah and other permitted varieties

Ripe but distinctly wild nose hints at strawberry and musky roast coffee

Joseph Voillot, Volnay Fremiets Vintage:2023 the 2012 Espectacle del Montsant(from vines that average 50+ years of age). Subtle but not invisible wood frames the pungently earthy aromas of ripe red berries, earth and an interesting array of spice and dried orange peel nuances. There is good vibrancy to the sleek and mineral inflected flavors that possess a really lovely mouth feel, all wrapped in a dusty, serious, well balanced and lingering finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose resurfaces. 91 2023+