Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Taillepieds other_regions_italy Less autolytic in style than

Less autolytic in style than the 2004

powerful but finessed

(from a parcel of interplanted vines in a proportion of 60% gamay and 40% pinot)

with grainy tannins and firm acidity

Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Taillepieds other_regions_italy Less autolytic in style thanHere there is enough reduction to overshadow the underlying fruit so if you are tempted to try a bottle young in the interest of curiosity, be sure to give it some air first. Otherwise there is a bit more volume, and markedly more minerality, to the almost painfully intense flavors that exhibit focused power on the dusty, firmly austere and even more compact finish that delivers very fine length. As is usually the case with this wine, I would strongly