Vincent Bitouzet produces a wide range of Volnays, all of them faithfully representing their respective terroirs. Produced from a parcel at the very top of the Pitures vineyard, bordering the village appellation, Bitouzet's ruby-colored Volnay Pitures possesses blackberry, mineral and deep roasted spice aromas and a powerful, super-ripe, highly structured flavor profile filled with cassis, black raspberries and stones. At present, it is brooding and backward, but should evolve into a glorious wine. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2005. As always, ratings with a score in parentheses indicate the wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Importer: Neil Rosenthal, Select Vineyards, Shekomeko, NY; Tel (800) 910-1990.