Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay, Cote de Beaune, France 2020 Montinore Estate energetic and complex on the

energetic and complex on the nose with ripe red fruit character and well-integrated toasted notes

Like most of its peers the 2005 needs several hours of aeration to be at its best

a sparkling wine which is made following the traditional method

silky tannins

yet less complex style that also warrants bottle age

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay, Cote de Beaune, France 2020 Montinore Estate energetic and complex on theBourgeon de cassis aromas precede the sleeker and more refined medium weight flavors that possess a beguiling mid palate texture before concluding in a youthfully austere, more compact and structured finale. This too is lovely but here at least a few years of patience will be necessary. 91 Pts Burghound