2021 Bouchard Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds

94 Points John Caro
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One of Volnay's most prized sites, the Taillepieds is named for its foot-cutting sharp stones that litter the steep, shallow soil with limestone just below. With a sun-facing south-east aspect coupled with harsh conditions, perfect drainage and mineral-rich soils, the Taillepieds offers classic Volnay fruit expression tempered by notable precision and floral elegance. Somewhat overlooked for offering such wonderful fundamentals, the Taillepieds is a sweet-spot for value in Volnay.
$135.00 in mixed 6+ or $150.00 per bottle

Grape

Pinot Noir

Its Origins

Today the Burgundian wine domaine of Bouchard Pere et Fils can trace its origins back to 1731, though it is no longer family owned. In 1995 the Champagne house Joseph Henriot acquired the company and quality has risen as a consequence. Bouchard is led by Stéphane Follin Arbelet, while the wines are made by Philippe Prost - who has been with the company since 1978. An impressive gravity-flow winery on the Route de Savigny, the Cuvérie St Vincent, was completed in 2005 and enables them to process all their wines with optimum efficiency. Bouchard’s total holdings comprise 130 hectares, including 12ha of grand crus and 74ha of premier crus, which makes them the largest vineyard owners in the Côte d’Or.

What The Critics Say

93-95/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, William Kelley (2020 vintage)

"If the Cuvée Carnot tends to take center stage chez Bouchard, it's the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds that's the Volnay to beat to my palate this year. Exhibiting aromas of cherries, raspberries, loamy soil, black truffle and raw cocoa, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and elegantly muscular, with terrific depth and mid-palate amplitude, concluding with a long, mineral finish."

Variety Pinot Noir
Region Burgundy
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Maturity 2025 - 2045

This Wine Goes Well With

with CHICKEN
with DUCK
with PORK

Taste

3

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