Winery Bitouzet-Prieur - Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures'

Winery Bitouzet-PrieurVolnay 1er Cru 'Pitures'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' of Winery Bitouzet-Prieur is a red wine from the region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' of Burgundy.
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 1er Cru 'Pitures' from the Winery Bitouzet-Prieur

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' 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 1er Cru 'Pitures' of Winery Bitouzet-Prieur in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, red cherry or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.

Details and technical informations about Winery Bitouzet-Prieur's Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures'.

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 1er Cru 'Pitures' - 2015
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' - 2012
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 411110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' - 2011
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' - 2010
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' - 2009
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' from Winery Bitouzet-Prieur are 2014, 2013, 2009, 2002 and 2011.

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 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' 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 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 4500 of of France wines
In the top 2000 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
In the top 15000 of red wines
In the top 20000 wines of the world

The wine region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus'

The wine region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' is located in the region of Volnay Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur or the Domaine Blain-Gagnard produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' often reveals types of flavors of earthy, oak or oaky and sometimes also flavors of cherry, cranberry or leather.


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

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The appellations of Bourgogne

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The Rully appellation seen by Felix Debavelaere

Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...

The word of the wine: Balance

Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.

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