WTN: Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er Cru "Les Mitans" 2000

This delightfully elegant and sumptuous red burg is probably at the peak of its powers delivering a gorgeously-wrought bouquet of freshly-turned wet earth, forest floor, sap, bing cherry, plum and porcini. The palate reveals a pure, silky entry abounding with excellent ripe, mature dark plum and red cherry fruit, understated integrated savoury oak with just the right amount of freshness and lift from decent acidity followed by soft, furry tannins on a long, svelte finish. For those pinotphiles seeking sexy, soft and sensual burgundy, this is for you. With a few years superior drinking to be had, this wine is worthy of an outstanding rating of 91 points. The alcohol rating on the bottle is a very low 12%!