2013 Volnay Taillepieds
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Bright, dark red. Much riper on the nose than the Beaune Grèves but still with a medicinal aspect to the complex aromas of black cherry, crushed rock and flint. Plush, dense, savory wine with excellent purity and lift, conveying strong mineral cut to the raspberry and redcurrant flavors. There's something Vosne-like in this wine's salinity. The slatey finish features suave, well-integrated tannins; really glistens and rises on the aftertaste. This has turned out very well.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(two-thirds vendange entier ): Healthy deep red. Pretty perfume of red berries, rose petal, menthol and licorice. Then tighter and drier in the mouth than the Mitans, due in part to a higher level of unabsorbed CO2. Blacker in its fruit character and less creamy today. This is way behind the Mitans in its development and quite difficult to taste today. The youthfully clenched finish shows a medicinal minty element.
The 2013 Volnay 1er Cru les Taillepieds, which is one-third whole cluster and raised in 30% new oak, has the most elegant bouquet of de Montille’s Volnays with mineral rich red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a keen thread of acidity and superb salinity toward the marine-influenced finish. Probably the pick of the Volnay wines from the domaine in 2013, and possibly the most complete, even if it cuts off a little abruptly.
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.