Volnay
1er Cru Champans
The 2020 vintage is a unique vintage. It is marked by historic precocity from budburst, with an advance of 3 weeks, until the harvest which took place entirely in the month of August. High temperatures associated with a lack of precipitation cause a significant water deficit as well as evapotranspiration phenomena in July and August. The absence of rain, on the other hand, allows the health of the grapes to be very satisfactory. The particular conditions of this vintage generate wonderful balances.
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
100% destemed grappes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 21 days
16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
14,20% vol.
Tasting
temperature
17-19°C