Description

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 45-60 minutes
• Taste: ripe red fruit, meaty, savory, earthy / mushroom, firm tannins, mouth-coating, dry finish, spice, subtle oak
• Food Matching: Duck, Goose and Game Birds, Roast duck, Porcini crostini, Beef tartare / Beef carpaccio, Calf's liver, Mushroom dishes, Roasted pork with herbs
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir ,

Tasting note

品飲筆記：2020 年 Pitures 帶出成熟但不厚重的紅果香，底層滲有鹹香與泥土氣息。入口呈現帶肉感的質地，口腔被豐滿的單寧包覆，酸度清爽，收結偏乾且帶一點香料與輕微苦感，整體偏向經典沃爾奈的「有肉味」風格。 酒莊介紹：Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur 由 Vincent 與 François Bitouzet 維持家族傳統釀法，注重地塊個性，田間管理細緻，追求低干預但不失結構感的酒款。 釀造與熟成：葡萄採摘以人工為主，分地塊小批量發酵，控制浸皮與萃取強度以保留果香與地域感。酒款在法國橡木桶中陳年以提升層次，但橡木不會蓋過果味與礦感。 葡萄園環境：Pitures Dessus 的坡位排水良好，含石灰質的土壤賦予酒款礦性與輪廓。葡萄樹齡成熟，產量受控，因此果實密度與風味集中。 醒酒與搭配：建議醒酒 45–60 分鐘，可讓單寧柔化、香氣打開。配菜以鴨肉、野味、奶油蘑菇或較有油脂的紅肉前菜為佳，能和酒的肉感與酸度互補。

Tasting note: The 2020 Pitures from Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur opens with ripe, slightly wild red-fruit aromas layered over subtle savory and earthy tones. On the palate it shows a meaty, mouth-coating character balanced by bright, framing acidity; tannins are firm and slightly rustic, leading to a dry, lingering finish with a hint of spice. Producer notes: Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur, led by Vincent and François Bitouzet, is a family estate rooted in Volnay tradition. The domaine focuses on expressing individual climats with careful, low-intervention work in the vineyard and cellar. This bottling is a classic example of the house’s intent to marry village elegance with a serious Premier Cru structure. Winemaking notes: Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified in small, parcel-driven lots. Fermentations are conducted with attention to gentle extraction to respect varietal nuance and site expression. The wine receives élevage in French oak, which supports structure without overwhelming the primary fruit and terroir signals. Vineyard notes: Pitures Dessus sits on well-drained, limestone-influenced soils that give a mineral spine to the fruit. The vines are managed to moderate yields and preserve freshness—resulting in wines that can show early appeal yet offer shape and aging potential. Cellaring & service: Drink from 2025–2041. For best aromatic lift and to soften the firm tannins, decant 45–60 minutes before serving. Serve slightly below room temperature (around 16–18°C). Pairing: Matches beautifully with roast or pan-seared duck, game birds, mushroom-based dishes, and richer red-meat starters such as carpaccio or tartare.

Winery

Bitouzet-Prieur 是沃爾奈的家族酒莊，由 Vincent 與 François 維護傳統釀造。酒莊分地塊細緻耕作，重視土壤與朝向對風味的影響；在釀造上採取謹慎、不過度干預的方式，以保留每塊田的個性與陳年實力。

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur is a family-run domaine in Volnay, currently worked by Vincent and François Bitouzet. The estate cultivates a number of premier cru and village parcels and prioritizes terroir expression through careful vineyard work and restrained cellar techniques. The house style balances Burgundian elegance with a clear sense of structure and aging potential.