Volnay
1er Cru Clos des Angles
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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
Located on the higher level, this well-exposed to South-East climat is generally early during the harvest. The brown limestone sloped soil is shallow. The style of the wine is fairly full-bodied, like Pommard, the neighboring village. Our cuvee is produced with the purchase of grapes from several small plots in this terroir.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous clay
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
50 % destemed grappes, 50% whole berries.
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Kieselgur)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 21 days
16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 28 % of new oak)
13,40% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
A fine and elegant wine: nose crunching fresh fruits, a refined and velvety substance.
Food pairings
Ideal with red meats cooked in sauce, game animals, eggs called "oeufs en meurette" and most cheeses.
temperature
17-19°C
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