N/Apts The Wine Advocate– 2015 vintage

FOR THE 2015 VINTAGE
Nicolas Rossignol described the 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Roncerets as his “baby,” although he warned that it does need time. It has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and hints of marmalade and mandarin lending towards its opulence. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin, very well-judged acidity, plenty of blackcurrant and raspberry fruit, a pinch of white pepper and orange pith towards the well-executed finish. This is a classy Volnay that should give up to 15 years of drinking pleasure, possibly more. (92 – 94)

N/Apts Vinous – Antonio Galloni– 2015 vintage

FOR THE 2015 VINTAGE
Bright red. A note of cassis-leaf reduction to the aromas of blackcurrant, smoke and earth. Distinctly rocky flavors of black cherry, brambly blackberry and menthol. In a very linear style, showing a chalky texture and finishing with dusty tannins. This is like sucking on a rock. Rossignol, who always destems this fruit, suggests starting to drink this seriously structured wine in ten years. (91-93 POINTS)

N/Apts The Wine Advocate– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
The 2016 Volnay 1er Cru Ronceret was 100% destemmed. Living up to its name there is plenty of blackberry and wild hedgerow on the nose although I would like to see more vigor develop by the time it is bottled. The palate is well balanced with chewy tannin, crisp acidity, quite muscular for a Volnay but there is fine precision on the lightly spiced finish. The length here is impressive, although I think Nicolas Rossignol made more complex and terroir-specific wines in this vintage.