Volnay
1er Cru Champans
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A dream vintage which offers generous volumes and superb quality. Water is a major player during the winter which allows the vines to build up their reserves before a particularly hot and dry summer. Favored by a mild spring, flowering took place perfectly with beautiful and numerous clusters. No major climatic incident hampers the growing cycle. The harvest, which was in impeccable health, took place from August 27 to September 15.
Vineyard
Terroir located mid-slope and sheltered from the wind by the village. Limestone brown soil with relatively little clay, sitting on a pearly slab. The slight slope and the gravel cover allow good drainage and uniform maturity of the grapes. Great value terroir.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Terroir located mid-slope and sheltered from the wind by the village. Limestone brown soil with relatively little clay, sitting on a pearly slab. The slight slope and the gravel cover allow good drainage and uniform maturity of the grapes. Great value terroir.
Vinification
100% Pinot Noir
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness
100 % destemed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 21 days
17 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
13,40% vol.
Tasting
temperature
17-19°C
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