Unfurling from the glass with a complex bouquet of red berries, rose hips, smoked meats, dark chocolate and sweet spices, the 2000 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs is medium to full-bodied, supple and charming on the palate, with good depth at the core and melting but chalky structuring tannins. Mingling an abundance of sweet fruit with ample savory nuance, this is showing very well today.