2011 Volnay Taillepieds
Market price
Buying options
Tasting notes
(100% vendange entier ): Good fresh red. Dark cherry and underbrush flavors are accented by peppery spices from the vinification with stems. Supple on entry, then concentrated, dry and uncompromising, with the stem component currently suppressing the wine's underlying fruit and minerality. Firmly built and energetic, but a bit dry following the Champans. Showing more energy than it did from barrel a year ago but the dusty tannins will require patience.
Critic scores
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
(two-thirds vendange entier): Palish red color, which chef de cave Sieve attributes to the very early malolactic fermentation, in November of 2011): Restrained aromas of raspberry, iron and underbrush. Sweet and supple but a bit flat today, with the red berry fruit dulled by a whiff of caramel. Finishes with good minerally persistence but seems a bit dry. An awkward showing for a cuvee that is usually a very good ager.
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.