Volnay’s gruff neighbour with little in common. Complex clay soils, often iron rich, deliver powerful wines with depth of colour, firm fruit and fairly substantial tannins which require time. The Gevrey of the south? Rugiens has most power, Epenots is more graceful.
- Vineyards: Rugiens, Epeneaux,Epenots,
- Producers: Comte Armand, de Courcel, de Montille,
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