Volnay 1er Cru Les Aussy

Bitouzet owns 0.5 hectares of Pinot Noir in this vineyard (incorporated into neighboring Le Ronceret since 2006) which sits just below the prestigious Champans lieu-dit on the slope; half was planted in 1948, and the other half in 1998. With its pretty spice element, background notes of earth and truffle, elegant floral notes, and taut red fruits, this cuvée offers a supple, silken texture and subdued tannins—a quintessential Volnay, and the most open and approachable of François’s premier crus.