Domaine Jean-Michel Gaunoux, Volnay 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009

 This is an expensive wine so you’d want to be sure that it is something special before taking the plunge…and indeed it is truly something special.  Exceptionally graceful and delicate, it shows very expressive aromas and flavors and impressive depth and persistence, and manages to achieve all of this without any extraneous weight.  Beautifully ripened and tastefully crafted, this is a beautiful wine that can be enjoyed now with food but would best be held for another 5 years.