2020 Volnay Taillepieds
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The 2020 Volnay Taillepieds 1er Cru has a bit of oak on the nose. A touch of seaweed infuses the red fruit. Maybe there's a bit of Brettanomyces here? The palate is muscular and bullish, with thick tannins and some extraction, but there is a lack of transparency and nerve on the finish that doesn't encourage the next sip. I just don't think this was a representative bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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The 2020 Volnay Les Taillepieds 1er Cru comes from two parcels is 90% whole cluster. Brambly red berry fruit is mingling with black pepper, clove and touches of undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with quite succulent tannins, more rondeur here than the other Volnays, plush and quite luxuriant wiht a sensual and very pure finish. Superb.
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.