Produced from 75 year old vines and aged in 30% new oak, the medium-to-dark ruby-colored Volnay Champans exhibits currants and cassis aromas intermingled with violets and roses. This medium-to-full-bodied wine possesses an explosive cherry, blackberry, spice and fresh herb-flavored character in its elegant, silky personality. Supple enough to drink, it will evolve beautifully for a decade. As always, ratings with a score in parentheses indicate the wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Importer: Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA; tel (617) 731-6644.