2017 Beaune Les Perrieres
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The 2017 Beaune Les Perrières 1er Cru includes one-third whole clusters and matures in around 20% new oak. It has a small reduction on the nose but underneath are lively red and black fruit sporting a faint marine influence. The palate is well balanced with fleshy red fruit, quite sumptuous in the mouth with a caressing red cherry and crushed strawberry finish laced with white pepper. This should offer a decade’s worth of drinking pleasure.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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A quite restrained and stony feel to this with chalky mineral accents, as well as ripe red cherries and a crisp and lively feel to the finish. Great acidity here. Fresh red fruit to close. Drink or hold.
A mildly more deeply pitched nose features aromas of poached plum, dark cherry and a hint of humus-like character. The sleek and delicious flavors aren't quite as concentrated but they offer more minerality and slightly better depth and persistence on the youthfully austere finish.
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.