2021 Domaine Bitouzet Prieur Volnay Pitures

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JM 93 BH 91
JM 93

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, October 2022

(90-93 points) More the purple side of crimson. A wealth of cherry-raspberry red fruit. More structure and less delicacy than most in Volnay, explained by the vineyard’s proximity to Pommard. However, the fruit is both...
BH 91

Burghound, April 2023

An attractively spicy nose freely offers up distinctly cool aromas of red and dark cherry, violet and a touch of forest floor character. There is again excellent verve and very good volume to the rich, muscular and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Volnay
Sub-appellation Pitures
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 12.5%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Domaine Bitouzet Prieur Volnay Pitures is a Pinot Noir that hails from the esteemed Domaine Bitouzet Prieur. This wine stands out for its distinctive characteristics and robust structure, making it a noteworthy selection for Pinot Noir enthusiasts.

Jasper Morris of "Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy" awards this wine a commendable score of 93 points, noting its "wealth of cherry-raspberry red fruit" and its structural integrity. He attributes the wine's robust structure to the vineyard's proximity to Pommard, a region known for producing more structured wines. Morris describes the wine's fruit as "both pure and fills the palate nicely, through to a crunchy finish," suggesting a well-rounded tasting experience. He advises that this wine will be best enjoyed from 2028 to 2033.

Burghound also provides a favorable review, scoring the wine at 91 points. The review highlights an "attractively spicy nose" with "distinctly cool aromas of red and dark cherry, violet and a touch of forest floor character." The flavors are described as "rich, muscular and well-defined," with "fine power on the youthfully austere, compact and dusty finish." Burghound emphasizes that this wine has significant potential for aging and will require "at least a decade of patience" to reach its full potential.

In summary, the 2021 Domaine Bitouzet Prieur Volnay Pitures offers a complex profile with a solid structure and a promising aging potential. The reviews praise its depth of flavor and well-balanced characteristics, making it a wine worth considering for both current enjoyment and future cellaring.