2019 Domaine Bitouzet Prieur Volnay les Aussy

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

VN 93 BH 92 JM 92
VN 93

Vinous, December 2020

(91-93 points) The 2019 Volnay Les Aussy ler Cru comes from vines planted in 1997 and 1956. It has a punchy, quite energetic bouquet with vivacious red berry fruit laced with wilted iris petals and a touch of oyster...
BH 92

Burghound, April 2021

(90-92 points) Moderate wood sets off fresh, ripe and spicy aromas of red currant, violet and a whisper of rose petal. The sleek, detailed and pure middle weight flavors possess very good energy and a subtle minerality...
JM 92

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, October 2020

(90-92 points) Fine bright red crimson, with a pure light red fruit nose, this is very stylish, with just the right (natural) acidity, with again a long finish. Classy for a nearly unknown 1er cru. Actually, these days it...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Volnay
Sub-appellation Les Aussy
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Domaine Bitouzet Prieur Volnay les Aussy is a red wine crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, hailing from the Volnay appellation within the Cote de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy, France. This wine, produced by Domaine Bitouzet Prieur, carries an alcohol content of 13.5% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

Vinous reviewer Neal Martin awarded this wine a commendable score of 93 points, describing it as "punchy" and "energetic" with an aromatic bouquet brimming with "vivacious red berry fruit laced with wilted iris petals and a touch of oyster shell." He notes that the palate exhibits "sappy red fruit and a fine bead of acidity," leading to an "open and generous" finish. Martin appreciates the wine's embodiment of classic Pinot Noir characteristics, highlighting its ability to represent the Volnay region with pride.

Jasper Morris, in his Inside Burgundy publication, rated the wine between 90 and 92 points. He praises its "fine bright red crimson" color and "pure light red fruit nose," describing it as "very stylish" with well-balanced natural acidity and a long finish. Morris remarks on the wine's classiness, especially given its origin from a lesser-known 1er cru vineyard, which traditionally falls under the 1er Cru Ronceret designation. However, winemaker François Bitouzet opts to retain the older Les Aussy name.

Burghound's review, also scoring the wine between 90 and 92 points, highlights the "moderate wood" that complements the "fresh, ripe and spicy aromas of red currant, violet, and a whisper of rose petal." The review lauds the "sleek, detailed and pure middle weight flavors" and acknowledges the wine's "very good energy and a subtle minerality" that becomes more pronounced on the lingering finish. Burghound describes the wine as "lovely and understated."

In conclusion, the 2019 Domaine Bitouzet Prieur Volnay les Aussy stands out as a well-received wine, praised for its vibrant fruit profile, elegant structure, and representation of the Volnay terroir. It is clearly appreciated by reviewers for its purity, balance, and finesse.