Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' 2021 Size:750ml this bottling contains a slightly

this bottling contains a slightly higher proportion of Petit Verdot and a lower proportion of Merlot than the basic Margaux

they undergo a cuvaison of approximately two weeks in stainless steel before being racked into a mixture of large and small barrels for an extensive aging period of 30 to 36 months before being bottled (without filtration)

115 g/L residual sugar

This is a rare find in today’s offerings from the Loire Valley: one that sacrifices early drinkability to reward those with the patience to wait for years

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures' 2021 Size:750ml this bottling contains a slightlyAlthough it hails from a lesser known site than some of the domaines other wines, Franois always serves his Pitures last in the lineup, and for good reason: this cuve offers the sternest, firmest, most elemental sense of structure of all the Volnay premier crus in the cellar. Situated near the Pommard border and adjacent to the fabled Clos des Ducs vineyard, Pitures expresses the broad, sanguine fruit more typically associated with Pommard, although a