2004 Volnay Taillepieds
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Palish medium red. Dusty, spicy aromas of strawberry, pepper and iron. Smooth and spicy in the mouth, with a distinctly juicy freshness and a firm spine. Nicely primary for the vintage but with a supple texture. This is the cuvee that Montille referred to last year as "girlie wine," his father's description for today's more pliant and fruit-driven Domaine de Montille wines, which are far more user-friendly than the lean, austere, high-acid wines that Hubert made a generation ago.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Medium red. Musky, reduced aromas of cherry, raspberry, leather and underbrush. Fat and sweet without being heavy or over the top. This is really rich, full and broad for a Volnay from this estate. Finishes with a light dusting of tannins and lovely persistence. I asked Etienne what his father Hubert, who was known for making lean, austere, high-acid wines that needed long bottle aging, thinks about this style of wine. "He calls it girlie wine," replied Etienne, without missing a beat.
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.