2016 Beaune Les Sizies
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(vinified with one-third whole clusters and aged in 15% new oak; the average vine age here is 30 years but most of the vines are younger than that; the crop level here was down 30% in 2016): Healthy medium red. Aromas of black cherry, leather and licorice. Juicy and energetic, offering good texture but also some distinctly cool menthol and medicinal nuances. In a slightly rigid style, finishing with firm tannins. This wine only completed its malolactic fermentation in August.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Sizes includes one-third whole cluster fruit with 15% new oak. It has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry and boysenberry fruit, crushed stone tucked just underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit, a little brittle in texture, but there is plenty of freshness here. It just needs a little more flesh to come through and fill in the gaps on the finish.
10% new oak and fairly young vines. 33% whole bunch. Barrel sample. Fresh, very fruity, bright and crunchy at first then a slight hole in the middle at the moment. Not nearly ready. (JR)
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.