The estate, managed by Philippe Ballot, who followed his father Raymond, and is working with his son Charles, boasts 12 hectares (30 acres) in all. A superb production in its own right, yielding one of the finest and most delectable illustrations that Côte de Beaune could ever offer: the supple, fruity character of great white wines such as Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet, and the richness and delicacy of the legendary Pommard, Beaune and Volnay.

Today, along with the wine regions of Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet and, of course, Meursault, the family “heritage” has earned prestige, both in the richness of its appellation selections and in the diversity of the prime vintage “Premier Crus” it represents.

The Taillepieds is a refined and expressive Pinot Noir that showcases the elegance of this premier cru terroir. Aromatically generous, it reveals layers of ripe red cherry, raspberry, and crushed rose petals, interwoven with subtle notes of spice, cedar, and wet stone.  A beautifully poised Volnay with both immediate charm and aging potential.