Potinet Ampeau, Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes, 1999 SPAINCT012026 With its volcanic soils

With its volcanic soils

with a waxy

this wine reflects both the beauty and the challenges of the region

slightly richer in texture

a younger-vine Trousseau from a southwest slope beneath Grands Vergers

Potinet Ampeau, Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes, 1999 SPAINCT012026 With its volcanic soilsA purpose built late release, drinking at peak after twenty six years in the cellar. Potinet Ampeau is a tiny Monthlie based family domaine formed by the marriage of Henri Potinet to Robert Ampeau's sister (today run by fifth generation Vincent Durrieu) and like the legendary Robert Ampeau, the house tradition is to hold wines for many years before release, selling them only when fully mature. Long bottle aging is the entire point. The 1999 Clos des