Volnay 1er Cru "Les Brouillards"

Volnay is one of the renowned village appellations in the Côte de Beaune, located just south of Pommard. It is reputed for its supple, elegant wines that are often considered "feminine" as opposed to its neighbour Pommard, which has a reputation for its powerful, structured, "masculine" wines.
Contrary to what one might think, "Les Brouillards" (fog) has nothing to do with the weather. The name comes from the Old French word "breuil", which referred to a place in which thickets or young forest habitats once abounded.

Tasting

Deep nose revealing scents of red fruit (cherry, raspberry...) enhanced by notes of mild spices and a touch of liquorice. Soft, silky and elegant on the palate, this charming wine boasts great aromatic complexity that lends it lovely balance.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with roasted or stewed red and white meats, or with medium cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: veal blanquette with morel mushrooms

Serving and keeping

Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 0,32 ha (0,79 acres)
Soil: Silty clay soil containing pebbles
Average age of the vine: 35 to 40 years

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time : 18 to 21 days

Ageing

Ageing: Oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 25% to 35%