2009 Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er Cru "Les Taillepieds" but more important is the

but more important is the massive Merlot fruit that is an essential element in the blend

in a clean

smoky edge from the start

which does seem to make sense

you are already aware of how great the 2012 vintage was in California for Pinot

2009 Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er Cru "Les Taillepieds" but more important is theDELICIOUS! From one of the finest producers of Volnay, this is top of the heap burgundy at its best. Herbaceous, rich and structured. Earth spice and baked cherry. You can tell that this will develop a strong savory element with cellaring. Please allow 5 10 years for it to unravel, but when it does I assure you it will be worth the wait.