Volnay
1er Cru Mitans
Vineyard
It is a small terroir with clayey limestone soil, drained because of gravel in depth. Famous as one of the best climats from the village, "Mitans produces fleshy and racy wines, worth ageing". Our supply comes from two plots and one of them is more than hundred-year-old.
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 % whole berries, 50 destemmed grapes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 16 days
17 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
13% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
With a nose of red berries, violette and prune, soft and elegant tannins, les Mitans present a distinguished and feminine wine, largely known in the village of Volnay.
Food pairings
Ideal with red meat cooked in sauce, game animals, eggs called "oeufs en meurette" and most cheeses.
temperature
17-19°C
2021-2031
