The 2008 Domaine de Montille Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds is a mature, mineral-driven Pinot Noir from one of Volnay’s most distinguished hillside vineyards. Its developed bouquet combines redcurrant and tart cherry with dried rose, anise, wet stone and darker nuances of forest floor, mushroom and savoury earth.
On the palate, it is precise and energetic rather than broad or opulent. Bright acidity carries persistent red fruit through a fine, satiny tannin structure, while the vineyard’s characteristic stony minerality gives the wine a linear, saline quality. The finish is long, complex and distinctly savoury, balancing mature woodland notes with the freshness of the 2008 vintage.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of mature, traditionally styled Burgundy with freshness, precision and strong terroir expression. It is fully ready to drink and should be enjoyed now rather than held indefinitely. Stand the bottle upright before serving, open approximately 30 minutes in advance and decant gently only if sediment requires it. Serve at 15–16°C with roast duck, guinea fowl, veal, coq au vin, mushroom dishes or truffle.
