It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages

(88-91)/2021+

along with slight notes of oxidation that are also present

the 2010 Cornas Reynard offers up a thrilling array of graphite

focused and penetrating finish

Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Taillepieds Vintage:2023 It is aged in aroundHere there is enough reduction to overshadow the underlying fruit so if you are tempted to try a bottle young in the interest of curiosity, be sure to give it some air first. Otherwise there is a bit more volume, and markedly more minerality, to the almost painfully intense flavors that exhibit focused power on the dusty, firmly austere and even more compact finish that delivers very fine length. As is usually the case with this wine, I would strongly