This is also aromatically quite fresh with an airy mix that derives mostly from the red side of the fruit spectrum while being laced with discreet spice, floral and earth wisps. The lilting and utterly delicious middle weight flavors are not quite as mineral-driven though, unusually, they are even finer on the balanced, long and solidly complex finale. This is also excellent and worthy of your interest. ~ (94) Allen Meadows, Burghound 4-1-2025

Bright mid crimson. Not desperately communicative on the nose. But a very sweet start, almost red-cherry fruit! For those who seek a bit more concentration and longevity? Obviously needs time to evolve aromatically. Really quite complex. Grand cru build? But so neat and complete. Very complex, long finish. ~ (18) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 3-21-2025

The 2023 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has a delineated, intricate bouquet that opens beautifully in the glass. It is surprisingly mineral-driven given the warmth of the season, with the terroir really coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly edgier tannins compared to the Taillepieds. This finely crafted, quite sapid Champans is fresh with a little more salinity, particularly toward the finish. ~ (95) Neal Martin, Vinous 1-1-2025

Even in this more charming vintage, the 2023 Volnay 1er Cru Champans is the most structured wine in the range, opening up to reveal notes of cherries, berries and peonies, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and broad-shouldered palate built around sweet, powdery tannins. It will reward a bit of patience. ~ (94) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-30-2025