2016 Domaine Potinet-Ampeau Les Carelles sous la Chapelle, Volnay Premier Cru, France 750ml

Vincent Durrieu is the fifth generation of this family to work the domain, continuing with very traditional Burgundian methods. And it’s a noble tradition. The Domaine Potinet-Ampeau is one of very few to make wine meant to be laid downand to hold vintages in their own cellars to allow them to age correctly before release. We had a great visit with Vincent earlier this year, and have procured a great selection of aged white and red Burgundies, coming directly from the cellars of the estate. The family had strong ties to the American market as early as the 1920s, when Vincent’s grandmother’s ...