Domaine de Montille
Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | AOC Volnay Premier Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged in 228 L barriques, with a minority proportion of new oak (around 25%). |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Name and vintage: Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds 2021, Burgundy, France
- Grape variety and style: 100% Pinot Noir, still organic red, 13% alcohol
- Aromatic profile: floral notes, cherry and raspberry, with mineral and spicy hints
- Vinification: fermentation in wooden vats with a predominance of whole bunches; aged in 228-litre barriques (25% new)
- Awards and serving: rated 92 points by Decanter; recommended to decant for one hour to enhance elegance
Description
What kind of wine it is
Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds from Domaine de Montille is an organic red wine that expresses the natural refinement of Burgundy. Made from Pinot Noir grapes and aged in barrels, this Volnay Premier Cru stands out for its clear aromatic purity and bright ruby red colour. The nose reveals floral notes and red fruits, with distinct hints of cherry and raspberry. On the palate, it unveils a silky texture and a well-structured body, finishing with a persistent finale enriched by evolving mineral and spicy nuances.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Les Taillepieds vineyard, a renowned hillside site in the commune of Volnay. The vines take root halfway up a steep slope facing east and south, characterised by light clays and a high presence of sharp stones. This particular incline ensures perfect drainage, giving the wine a pronounced mineral streak. Domaine de Montille follows the principles of organic and biodynamic viticulture, safeguarding soil vitality and deeply respecting the balance of local ecosystems.
How it is produced
After meticulous selection, the grapes ferment in large wooden vats. The vinification process involves a considered use of whole bunches, carefully calibrated according to the plot and the age of the vines. Maturation takes place slowly in oak barrels, with a small percentage of new wood that adds solidity and finesse without ever masking the fruit's identity. This rigorous approach in the cellar delivers a harmonious and balanced sip, supported by a tannic structure of great elegance.
History and Curiosities
The Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds 2021 from Domaine de Montille embodies the excellence of a renowned cru, often compared in quality to the great wines of the Côte de Nuits. The family's centuries-old dedication is reflected in Ecocert-certified organic viticulture since 1995, further enhanced by biodynamic practices. The vines grow halfway up slopes of clay rich in sharp stones. This vintage, awarded 92 points by Decanter, translates a profound respect for the land into a sip of absolute precision, purity and elegance.
Awards
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2021
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 20
In 1983, after a year in the USA, Étienne started working at the domaine. He learned from his father and through his oenology studies until 1990, when he took over the vinifications. In 1995, he became co-manager and began to move the domaine towards organic farming. He also started to adapt the vinifications to his own way of thinking.
In 2001, he returned full-time to Burgundian soil to devote himself to the domaine and the Château de Puligny-Montrachet. He took full control and asserted his style and philosophy: biodynamic farming, whole cluster fermentation to add aromatics and silkier wines with less austerity. All the while, he remained true to the vision he learned by his father's side: authenticity, purity, elegance and balance.
In 2003, Alix also returned to her childhood love, Volnay. She and Étienne created 'Deux Montille Sœur-Frère', a negociant house devoted primarily to white wines. 'All our Sœur-Frère grapes are rigorously selected, harvested and vinified with the same know-how and philosophy as our domaine grapes,' explains Alix. Since 2006 she has taken over responsibility for the domaine's whites, notably the precious Puligny-Montrachet Cailleret Premier Cru and Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. With Étienne watching over the reds and Alix the whites, the family history will continue.
In 2003, Étienne began to enlarge the domaine with exceptional vineyards and then in 2005 brought back into the fold some Clos Vougeot from the Côte de Nuit and a parcel just next to la Tâche in Vosne-Romanée "Les Malconsorts"
In 2011, the domaine counted 20 hectares of vines, of which 75% were Premiers or Grands Crus from both Côtes. Read more
| Name | Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Volnay AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Domaine de Montille |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds 2021 from Domaine de Montille embodies the excellence of a renowned cru, often compared in quality to the great wines of the Côte de Nuits. The family's centuries-old dedication is reflected in Ecocert-certified organic viticulture since 1995, further enhanced by biodynamic practices. The vines grow halfway up slopes of clay rich in sharp stones. This vintage, awarded 92 points by Decanter, translates a profound respect for the land into a sip of absolute precision, purity and elegance. |
| Origin | Volnay (Burgundy, France) |
| Soil composition | Light brown clay with abundant small sharp stones (gravelly) |
| Production technique | Fermentation mainly in large wooden vats with predominant use of whole bunches; ageing in 228 L barriques with approximately 25% new oak |
| Wine making | Fermentation mainly in large wooden vats, with predominant use of whole bunches (proportion adapted according to plot, vine age and vintage); ageing in 228 L barriques with a minority proportion of new oak (around 25%). |
| Aging | Aged in 228 L barriques, with a minority proportion of new oak (around 25%). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |