The medium-to-dark ruby colored Volnay Clos Des Chenes exhibits a perfumed nose of violets immersed in dark fruits and a medium-bodied and slightly rough personality packed with ripe blackberries, minerals, and boysenberries. The "+" next to the rating indicates that I believe Mme. Jobard will find a way to soften this wine (most likely through fining) and that it may ultimately merit a higher rating. The score, on a range and in parentheses, indicates that the wine was tasted from barrel. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel (212) 818-0770.

The medium-to-dark ruby colored Volnay Clos Des Chenes exhibits a perfumed nose of violets immersed in dark fruits and a medium-bodied and slightly rough personality packed with ripe blackberries, minerals, and boysenberries. The "+" next to the rating indicates that I believe Mme. Jobard will find a way to soften this wine (most likely through fining) and that it may ultimately merit a higher rating.The score, on a range and in parentheses, indicates that the wine was tasted from barrel.Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel (212) 818-0770.