Ballot Millot, Volnay Taillepieds Vintage:2009 While it lacks the weight

While it lacks the weight of the top wines from the vintage

old school style of Pomerol is rough in texture and lacking in ripenes

Long and vibrant

This vintage had 28 months in 80% American and 20% Balkan oak

Ballot Millot, Volnay Taillepieds Vintage:2009 While it lacks the weightThis offers a clear step up in elegance and aromatic depth with a cool and very pinot nose that is mostly composed of fresh red pinot fruit but there is enough mineral influence to be interesting. I very much like the palpable sense of energy on the detailed, focused and linear finish that delivers excellent persistence as well as a classic Taillepieds touch of austerity. This isnt an especially concentrated effort but it is very pretty. 89 2016+