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2015 Domaine de Montille Volnay Les Taillepieds

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December 24, 2023 - $135

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RATINGS

92-95Stephen Tanzer

Scents of black cherry and dusty brown spices complicated by a menthol note.. a very concentrated tiny-berry character. Finishes with substantial serious tannins and a subtle note of salty, slatey minerality.

92-94Burghound.com

Floral-inflected red and dark currant aromas that are at once spicier and a bit more complex. The wood can also be found on the palate as the wonderfully energetic and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Volnay, Taille Pieds

Volnay is a small appellation with just 904 vineyard acres and a town of fewer than 500 residents. Nevertheless, to Burgundy enthusiasts, it's a jewel. Clive Coates calls Volnay “one of the most delightful wines and one of the most rewarding communes in the Côte d’Or.” Robert M. Parker Jr. described Volnay as “the queen of the Côte de Beaune.” Volnay has always been appealing. In the 13th and 14th centuries the powerful Dukes of Burgundy acquired land there and built chateaux. The medieval town sits on the hillside above the vineyards and the appellation is restricted to red wines made of Pinot Noir. Though there are no Grands Crus, there are 35 Premiers Crus. Some reviewers say the lighter soil of Volnay, compared with Pommard to the north, makes Volnay wines more delicate and elegant than wines from neighboring appellations. Robert M. Parker Jr. wrote that Volnay has a “high-quality level of winemaking…The top Volnays possess an immense, seductive fruitiness and lushness…”

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, 1er (Premier) Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.