Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay, Cote de Beaune, France 2020 Montinore Estate silky tannins

silky tannins

Like most of its peers the 2005 needs several hours of aeration to be at its best

Thanks to the altitude and the exposure which slow down the maturation of the grapes

yet less complex style that also warrants bottle age

Ripe and mealy tannins

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay, Cote de Beaune, France 2020 Montinore Estate silky tanninsBourgeon de cassis aromas precede the sleeker and more refined medium weight flavors that possess a beguiling mid palate texture before concluding in a youthfully austere, more compact and structured finale. This too is lovely but here at least a few years of patience will be necessary. 91 Pts Burghound