Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas BOULEY (Volnay) -- 2016 Taste from Tank and Barrel

(Originally published February 2018)

Thomas Bouley said that overall, he lacked about 70% of a normal crop, making it the smallest vintage since 2012. Harvesting began on 20 September with the reds; the only white was the Aligoté, which is always the last wine harvested here. No red Bourgogne or Beaune 1er Cru Reversées was produced in 2016.

Under the difficult conditions, successful wines were made, and I look forward to tasting the 2017s. (Continue reading here.)

Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas BOULEY (Volnay) -- 2017 Tasted from Barrel and Tank

Thomas Bouley said that he harvested the Caillerets on 4 September with a small group, and then the full team began in the other vineyards on the following day, just like in 2015. Yields overall were 45 hl/ha. As usual, malo-lactic fermentations were quick because he adds very little SO₂. 

Yet again, the wines here prove that they belong in the top division. (Continue reading here.)