de Montille, Volnay Mitans other_regions_italy This is very good for

This is very good for its level though I would observe that it’s definitely a creature of its vintage

22% of which were new

its only competition is the Asili Red Label

where the soils are not the usual slate

Here there is no such reductive funkiness as a cool and airy nose offers up notes of Asian-style tea

de Montille, Volnay Mitans other_regions_italy This is very good for(25+ year old vines; 100% stems). A positively gorgeous and airy nose offers outstanding complexity and breadth with a dazzling combination of rose petal, spice, stone and extract of red pinot fruit. The refined and impressively precise medium bodied flavors possess striking punch and authority before culminating in a long and impeccably well balanced finish. This understated effort makes quite a statement yet it is a wine of gossamer fineness. (91