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Score 90/100 · Drink 2024-2044, Neal Martin, Sep 2024

The 2020 Volnay Taillepieds 1er Cru feels a little unclean on the nose, just a touch of pyrazine from perhaps some stressed vines that slightly detracts from the harmony. It needs a little more vigor and harmony. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, crisp and sapid. The 2020 is mineral-driven towards the Earl Grey finish that, like is peers, becomes quite peppery in the glass. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
91-93/100

Neal Martin

90
90/100

Neal Martin

More reviews and scores

89 points
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Score 89/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Sep 2024

93 points
James Suckling
Score 93/100 · James Suckling, Sep 2022

The floral nose of this Volnay 1er Cru has an interesting, biscuity note that pulls you into the richly fruity and supple palate that’s so easy to enjoy right away. Then, at the long and beautifully crafted finish, you feel the surprisingly solid tannic base behind all the charm. Drink or hold.

91 - 93 points
Neal Martin
Score 91-93/100 · Drink 2025-2042, Neal Martin, Dec 2021

The 2020 Volnay Taillepieds 1er Cru, which includes one-third whole bunch, has a well-defined bouquet with raspberry, briary, touches of sous-bois and a hint of oyster shell. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins. This is very saline with hints of black olive towards the finish. This will be fascinating to watch age in bottle.

About the producer

Domaine Francois Buffet
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Product details

Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Classification

Premier Cru

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