Winery Bitouzet-Prieur - Volnay

Winery Bitouzet-PrieurVolnay

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Volnay of Winery Bitouzet-Prieur is a red wine from the region of Volnay of Burgundy.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Pinot Noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Volnay from the Winery Bitouzet-Prieur

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Volnay of Winery Bitouzet-Prieur in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Volnay of Winery Bitouzet-Prieur in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, red fruit or tobacco.

Details and technical informations about Winery Bitouzet-Prieur's Volnay.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Volnay - 2017
In the top 100 of of Volnay wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Volnay - 2016
In the top 100 of of Volnay wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Volnay - 2015
In the top 100 of of Volnay wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Volnay - 2014
In the top 100 of of Volnay wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Volnay - 2013
In the top 100 of of Volnay wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Volnay - 2012
In the top 100 of of Volnay wines
Average rating: 411110
Volnay - 2011
In the top 100 of of Volnay wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Volnay from Winery Bitouzet-Prieur are 2009, 2014, 2012, 2001 and 2000.

Informations about the Winery Bitouzet-Prieur

The winery offers 24 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Volnay in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Bitouzet-Prieur is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Volnay to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 9000 of of France wines
In the top 3500 of of Volnay wines
In the top 25000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

The wine region of Volnay

The wine region of Volnay is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine des Comtes Lafon or the Domaine de Chassorney produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay are Pinot noir, Gamay noir and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, red currant or floral.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

News related to this wine

An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

The appellations of Bourgogne

Understand the hierarchy of Burgundy wine appellations in less than a minute! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines.com/ #BourgogneWines #Bourgogne ...

A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

The word of the wine: Noble rot

A fungus called botrytis cinerea that develops during the over-ripening phase, an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".

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