Volnay
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
The grapes are purchased in different and complementary places called (Echards, Grands Champs, Poisots, Famines), blended directly in the tanks. The soil of Volnay is lighter and stonier than the soil of its neighbour Pommard. Volnay produces elegant and fruity wines.
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
80 % destemmed grapes, 20% whole berries
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 19 days
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 28% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Volnay wines are feminine, if only one word shall be used. Evolving throughout red fruits and violet aromas, their roundness makes them very seducing, with soft or tougher tanins. It is a distinguished and elegant wine, known as a great representative of the Côte de Beaune.
Food pairings
Ideal with roasted game birds and strong cheeses .
temperature
17-19°C
