Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Bourgogne Rouge — Burgundy 2024
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur is one of Volnay's most respected family estates, and their Bourgogne Rouge is one of the great overachievers in all of Burgundy. Sourced from a single hectare of Pinot Noir planted between 1963 and 1970 in the lieu-dit Petit Près — situated just below the village-level Volnay vineyard Les Pasquiers, near...Show More >
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Bourgogne Rouge — Burgundy 2024
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur is one of Volnay's most respected family estates, and their Bourgogne Rouge is one of the great overachievers in all of Burgundy. Sourced from a single hectare of Pinot Noir planted between 1963 and 1970 in the lieu-dit Petit Près — situated just below the village-level Volnay vineyard Les Pasquiers, near the Meursault border — the wine is aged entirely in used barrels for 12 months to preserve the purity and transparency of the fruit. Allen Meadows of Burghound awarded it an Outstanding Top Value designation, calling it "a lovely Bourgogne."
The nose is cool, fresh, and finely etched: small red berries, cherry, red currant, spice, and a whisper of earth. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with succulent, delicious fruit, ample minerality, and a notable sense of refinement for its appellation level. The finish is persistent and ever-so-slightly rustic in the best Burgundian sense — and the wine has the structure to reward 2–3 years of cellaring.
Allen Meadows (Burghound) — Outstanding Top Value! — "A lovely Bourgogne worth considering."
Expert Reviews – Vintage 2024
Allen Meadows – Burghound | Outstanding Top Value | The slightly more elegant nose of mostly red berries and spice is cool and fresh. There is a bit more volume to the delicious and succulent middleweight flavors that conclude in an ever-so-mildly rustic finish that offers better depth and persistence. This is a lovely Bourgogne and worth considering — plus it has the stuffing to repay 2 to 3 years of keeping.
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Producer: Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur, Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
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Vintage: 2024
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Appellation: Bourgogne Rouge AOC
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Vineyard: Lieu-dit Petit Près, below Volnay Les Pasquiers, near Meursault border
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Vines Planted: 1963–1970
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Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
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Vinification: Aged 12 months in used barrels
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Size: 750ml
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Tasting Notes: Red berries, cherry, red currant, spice, earth, minerality, persistent finish
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Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 2–3 years
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Best Paired With: Roast duck, chicken with mushrooms, charcuterie, Comté, pinot-friendly bistro fare
A Burghound Outstanding Top Value — Bitouzet-Prieur's Bourgogne Rouge punches well above its appellation with the soul of a village-level Volnay.
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