In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, spice, rose, earth
Palate: raspberry, mineral, graphite, silk
A classically structured Volnay, firm and mineral young, with red fruit, spice and a long savoury finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
How to serve Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Taillepieds is de Montille's emblematic Volnay, in the firm, age-worthy house style.
- 1947 — Hubert de Montille began estate bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Montille
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Volnay, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak, part new; whole-cluster
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 160 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1947
Scores
- Burghound 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds
What does Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, spice, rose, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, graphite, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A classically structured Volnay, firm and mineral young, with red fruit, spice and a long savoury finish.
When should I drink Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Coq au vin and Pate en croute lyonnais. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Volnay, AOC).