Volnay

1er Cru Champans

The name "Champans" probably seems to come from "Champ en Pente (slope)" or "sur une pente (slope)".

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.

surface
Production area
11,19 ha
altitude
Altitude
250-260 m

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
Serving
temperature

17-19°C

date
Should be drunk between