Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru 'Caillerets' 2022 Savoie keep the grapes clean and

keep the grapes clean and free of moisture-related problems

Laurent’s grandfather Henri planted the first vines here in 1955 and propagated the remainder of the holdings via selection massale between 1960 and 1966

Many parcels comprise Les Matheny’s Chardonnay

The soil is essentially clay and gravel

on similarly steep slopes

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru 'Caillerets' 2022 Savoie keep the grapes clean andBitouzet owns 0. 15 hectares of 1981 planted Pinot Noir in the fabled premier cru Les Caillerets, situated just below Clos des Chnes on the slope and bordering Meursault to the south. Arguably the most well rounded Volnay in the domaines lineup, this displays effortless elegance, sumptuous fruit, precisely rendered minerality, and a just so sense of structure; the elements hang together beautifully, offering a sense of calm equipoise.