Volnay, Les Mitans, 1er Cru, 2020

Name: Volnay, Les Mitans, 1er Cru
Brand: Domaine de Montille
Price: 1393.87 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2003 2020 2023

justerini & brooks tasting note

A heady nose signposts a rich, intense and compact palate. Dark, bramble fruit, notes of liquorice and cinnamon too, robust and muscled, this serious Volnay means business. As structured as this is, the texture is round and velvety. A Volnay to lay down. 100% whole bunch fermentation. De Montille's vines in Mitans are 55-60 years old; they produce tiny (millerande) berries every year that are highly concentrated. The vineyard's soils are light and shallow with a strong limestone content. The grapes and bunches ripen very well most years so this often is fermented with a lot of whole bunches.

critic reviews

92-94/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2020 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster this year. Touches of white pepper and clove infuse the red fruit, undergrowth and hints of autumn leaves gradually evolving with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins on the entry. There is a mixture of red and black fruit with a touch of black pepper and allspice towards the structured, (again) Pommard-like finish. Closure: Diam

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date of review 12/2021