Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Clos Chenes Vintage:2020 expressive aromas of cherry

expressive aromas of cherry

This is a very opulent and rich expression with forward determination and power

eleven years after the harvest

dusty and focused finale that exudes an abundance of minerality

yet it carries the extra weight gracefully

Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Clos Chenes Vintage:2020 expressive aromas of cherryA restrained though very spicy nose combines notes of violet, raspberry and cherry with those of earth and a hint of underbrush. There is a sophisticated mid palate mouth feel to the broad shouldered flavors that display excellent power and plenty of salinity on the impressively long finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. As classic examples of Clos des Chnes always are, this is very much ageworthy and a wine thats going to need it. In a word,