Next to Land... Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur with Excellent Meursault and Volnay!

Set to land... December!! 

DOMAINE BITOUZET-PRIEUR

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur, once a classical benchmark for Reds in Volnay, married into the Prieur family (matriarch, wife Annie Prieur) from Meursault to form the merger of both family’s holdings.  The family only works from Estate owned vineyards and some killer parcels at that.  Since the son, Francois, has transitioned into his role as lead winemaker from his father Vincent, the wines are becoming more detailed and polished from a once strictly classical, old-school style.  With son Francois at the helm, further refinement has been welcomed.  Their brand-new facility of which it is located just down the road from Henri Boillot.

Recently, we were able to taste some newer vintage wines and we are delighted to report that since the son has taken over the Domaine, the whites are detailed with great minerality expressed and the oak treatment is scaled back to frame the fruit.  These are well-built White Burgundies and worth a look!  For the reds, further refinement in winemaking is evident as the wines are more easily understood with less extraction, new wood and structure.  These are also recommended given their appellation of Volnay!  

The offer today includes some of the best sites in Meursault and Volnay.  See what Neal Martin and Jasper Morris have to say regarding the wines and the generous vintage.

2023 Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres - VN 91-93, JM 92-94, BH 93 (Outstanding)
"A fuller lemon yellow and the bouquet is making much more of a statement than the Charmes. A complex range of fruits, a little greengage alongside the pear and fresh peach, an adequate thread of acidity and excellent persistence. Even a little tannin to add grip." - Jasper Morris, tasted Oct 2024.

2023 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes - VN 91-93, JM 90-93, BH 92 (Outstanding)
"The 2023 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru presents aromas of popcorn, hazelnut and smoke, not quite as sophisticated as the Santenots but far off. The palate is taut and fresh, with a veneer of wood that will integrate by the time of bottling. Richer in style, though not exotic, it offers a persistent peppery finish. Give this three or four years in bottle." - By Neal Martin on November 2024

2023 Meursault 1er Cru Santenots - VN 92-94, BH 91 (Outstanding)
"The 2023 Meursault Santenots 1er Cru, one of my favorite cuvees from the Domaine and the first picked this vintage, offers a lovely, harmonious bouquet with complex touches of walnut, almond, orange rind and tangerine. The palate is well balanced with plenty of body and grip. The acidity is well judged. It lingers with a delicately spiced finish tinged with stem ginger and lemongrass. This is a worthy follow-up to the notable 2022." - By Neal Martin on November 2024

2023 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes - VN 91-93, JM 91-93
"The 2023 Volnay Clos des Chenes 1er Cru is usually the standout amongst Bitouzet-Prieur's Premier Crus, and this is no different. Quite complex on the nose, it delivers a melange of red and black fruit, iodine and incense, slightly richer than the 2022 yet still very well focused. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and fine grip. Patience will be required." - By Neal Martin on November 2024

2023 Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds - VN 90-92, JM 91-94
"A bright mid purple. Here the nose is a little fresher, almost a suggestion of whole bunches coming from a light reduction, since Francois always destems. A recent sulphur addition has tightened this up but the quality of the fruit bursts through. Red fruit with wild strawberries. Very persistent, Taillepieds is a cut above." - Jasper Morris, tasted Oct 2024.

The offer today lists some great wines, at great costs, in a pure and pleasing vintage. 
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