2010 Volnay, Les Taillepieds, 1er Cru, Domaine de Montille, Burgundy

Vinification with the stems gives these wines a notable character on the nose, with floral, spice, and rose petals all coming to the fore. The palate has an impressive density. This is a very graceful wine, and the finish shows a touch of tannin to maintain structure.

Domaine de Montille was picked between September 18th and 26th, 2010. The red wines, made by American Brian Sieve (one of two winemakers in this catalogue born in Indianapolis!) under the surveillance of Etienne de Montille, now show a consistency of style and quality that was not entirely there a few years ago. The whites are the responsibility of Etienne’s sister Alix and maintain the class of recent times. Together, they produced a fine result in 2010.

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