Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' 2021 Size:750ml most elemental sense of structure

most elemental sense of structure of all the Volnay premier crus in the cellar

this bottling contains a slightly higher proportion of Petit Verdot and a lower proportion of Merlot than the basic Margaux

Chenin Blanc and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are present as well

part in oak

the wine is racked into small barrel and demi-muids for two years

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' 2021 Size:750ml most elemental sense of structureAlthough it hails from a lesser known site than some of the domaines other wines, Franois always serves his Pitures last in the lineup, and for good reason: this cuve offers the sternest, firmest, most elemental sense of structure of all the Volnay premier crus in the cellar. Situated near the Pommard border and adjacent to the fabled Clos des Ducs vineyard, Pitures expresses the broad, sanguine fruit more typically associated with Pommard, although a