Volnay 1er Les Taillepieds 2017 - Hubert de Montille

Volnay 1er Cru “Les Taillepieds” 2017 — Domaine Hubert de Montille

The Volnay 1er Cru “Les Taillepieds” 2017 from Domaine Hubert de Montille is a refined red Burgundy from one of Volnay’s most respected Premier Cru vineyards. Made from Pinot Noir, it combines the aromatic finesse of Volnay with the firmer, more mineral and structured character that defines Les Taillepieds.

The 2017 vintage brings freshness, charm and clarity to this historic terroir. Rather than power or excess weight, the wine offers precision, floral lift, red fruit, fine tannins and a long mineral line. It is a Volnay of elegance and structure, already expressive, yet still capable of further development in the cellar.

Les Taillepieds, a Volnay Premier Cru of structure and mineral depth

Les Taillepieds is one of Volnay’s emblematic Premier Cru climats. Its name evokes the sharp stones that once cut the feet of those working the vines, a reminder of the stony, well-drained and demanding nature of the site. This terroir gives wines with more firmness, verticality and mineral tension than the softer image often associated with Volnay.

In the hands of Domaine de Montille, Taillepieds is never a simple, charming Volnay. It is a wine of architecture: floral aromatics, precise red fruit, stony freshness, measured tannins and a finish that stretches with quiet authority. The style is graceful, but built around depth and ageing potential.

The Domaine de Montille style

Domaine de Montille is one of the historic names of Volnay, known for wines that favour terroir expression, freshness, structure and long ageing over easy richness. The domaine’s modern style remains faithful to this classical identity, while offering more aromatic openness and refined texture than in earlier decades.

In this 2017 Taillepieds, the whole-cluster component adds lift, spice and aromatic complexity, while preserving the clarity of the fruit and the mineral identity of the vineyard. The result is a Volnay that is both sophisticated and serious, with finesse on the surface and structure beneath.

The 2017 Burgundy vintage

The 2017 vintage in Burgundy is marked by balance, aromatic purity and a more accessible structure than many more austere years. The red wines often show bright fruit, supple texture and fine freshness, making them especially appealing as they begin to enter their first mature phase.

In Volnay, 2017 highlights fragrance and delicacy. On Les Taillepieds, this charm is supported by the natural structure of the climat, giving a wine that combines immediate elegance with a firm, mineral backbone and the ability to continue evolving.

Tasting notes

Serving and ageing potential

This Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds 2017 can be enjoyed today after a gradual opening. Gentle aeration is recommended, allowing the wine to reveal its floral, red-fruited and mineral nuances without losing its delicacy.

Serve at around 16°C in large Burgundy glasses. The wine is already entering an attractive drinking window, but the structure of Taillepieds and the balance of the vintage should allow further evolution over the coming years.