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You'd think that, but his "bourgogne rouge" is actually all Volnay fruit. He has other area specific burgandies, but he has some weird stubborn reason for not classifying his entry level wine. From what I understand, he just prefers to have one "bourgogne rouge" rather than all appellation designated bottles as his options.

Hey, Jeremy, as I write up my notes on the Voillot for today's 30 Second Wine Advisor, I ran into this comment on the importer (Vintage '59) Website.
http://www.vintage59.com/portfolio/fran ... oillot.php
Maybe Voillot finally loosened up a little? No argument meant here. It's a darn nice Pinot and an exceptional entry-level Burgundy regardless.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir: five parcels totaling 5.1 acres whose vines average 47 years old. They are primarily located immediately below Volnay Village AC vineyards. Press wine from Volnay and Pommard village reds is often blended into this wine.

You know- maybe I was mistaken, now that you mention it, I think I remember the rep saying something akin to the KL Vaucluse Rouge situation- that the fruit is all like 3 meters or something from the border of the Volnay AOC. I was definitely unaware of the other extra juice though.

[Robin Garr]

You know- maybe I was mistaken, now that you mention it, I think I remember the rep saying something akin to the KL Vaucluse Rouge situation- that the fruit is all like 3 meters or something from the border of the Volnay AOC. I was definitely unaware of the other extra juice though.

I hate to be cynical, but when reps start talking about "declassified this and that," I tend to reach for the button on my wallet pocket.

Another great example, seriously: Domaine Grand Veneur Cotes-du-Rhone. The vineyard is right across the fence from their Chateauneuf-du-Pape property.

I'm with you, Robin, in general. In this case the "rep" was a buddy so I'm inclined to believe him. This time.

[Robin Garr]

I'm with you, Robin, in general. In this case the "rep" was a buddy so I'm inclined to believe him. This time.

Oh, I know and like a lot of the local wine reps. But they do get fed info from above, so even with friends, it can be useful to "trust and verify."