Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds

This cuvée is one of the most complete representations of the complexity that can be found in the finest Volnays as it is from one of the great vineyards of that village. Bitouzet owns 0.72 hectares in this renowned mid-slope premier cru, planted in 1971, 1983, and 1997. The poor, hard limestone soils of Taillepieds produce a wine of thundering minerality whose presence is felt even through its blatantly salty finish, and the savory red fruits and subtle floral notes, gorgeous as they are, take a backseat to this overarching impression of mother-rock. It has deep color, lots of material and is an aggressive wine with loads of character marked by minerality and notes of soubois. Although it can be austere in its youth, this wine has proven its worth over and over in countless vintages: a real keeper.