Domaine de Montille Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds 2023 750ml (Introductory Offer)

From one of Burgundy's most distinguished estates, Domaine de Montille Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds 2023 is a beautifully refined expression of Pinot Noir, combining the floral elegance of Volnay with the structure, precision, and remarkable mineral character of this celebrated Premier Cru vineyard.

Situated on the slopes of the Côte de Beaune, Les Taillepieds takes its name from the sharp limestone fragments that characterize its rocky soils. This exceptional terroir produces wines of distinctive tension, aromatic complexity, and impressive aging potential.

Domaine de Montille, under the direction of Étienne de Montille, is renowned for its dedication to traditional Burgundian winemaking, biodynamic vineyard practices, and an uncompromising commitment to expressing the individuality of each vineyard.

The 2023 vintage offers an enticing aromatic profile of ripe red cherries, wild raspberries, crushed violets, and rose petals, complemented by delicate notes of spice, forest floor, and crushed limestone. On the palate, the wine is elegant yet firmly structured, with beautifully integrated tannins, vibrant acidity, and a refined mineral backbone.

Silky red fruit unfolds across the palate, revealing layers of savory complexity and subtle earthy nuances. The finish is long, precise, and beautifully balanced, suggesting excellent potential for further development in the cellar.

A sophisticated and terroir-driven Premier Cru Burgundy, Les Taillepieds 2023 is an outstanding choice for collectors and enthusiasts seeking the elegance of Volnay with added depth, structure, and longevity.

Expert Ratins

93–95 Points | Jasper Morris — Barrel Sample: 100% whole cluster but shaped very differently. This is a much richer wine and the fruit swamps the stems. Generous cherry and raspberry, effortless balance, a beautiful bottle of Volnay in the making. The flavours come back in waves. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2024.

92–94 Points | Vinous — Barrel Sample: Utilizing 50% whole clusters, the 2023 Volnay Les Taillepieds 1er Cru has a fragrant bouquet with red cherries, strawberry fruit and potpourri, with the stems more assimilated here compared to the Les Mitans. Fresh and saline, the palate is medium-bodied with finely knit tannins and a brittle, chalky-textured finish. Give this at least a couple of years in bottle. This is very promising.

Food Pairing: Ideal with roasted duck breast, herb-crusted lamb, veal, wild mushroom risotto, roast chicken, and aged cheeses.

Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine de Montille

• Wine: Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds

• Vintage: 2023

• Country: France

• Region: Burgundy

• Subregion: Côte de Beaune

• Appellation: Volnay Premier Cru AOC

• Vineyard: Les Taillepieds (Premier Cru)

• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

• Wine Type: Red Wine

• Style: Dry, medium-bodied, elegant and structured

• Farming: Organic and biodynamic

• Soil: Limestone-rich, rocky soils

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Serving Temperature: 55–60°F (13–16°C)

• Cellaring Potential: Approximately 10–20 years under proper storage conditions