Volnay
Situation
Côte de Beaune
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Pinot noir
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.
Tasting
Very elegant nose redolent of red fruit (cherry, raspberry...), which will evolve over the years toward notes of mild spices and a touch of cinnamon. Soft, elegant and generous on the palate, this wine boasts lovely structure and a long, intensely fruity finish.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with roasted or braised red and white meats, or with medium cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
Aging potential: 3 to 5 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Brown calcareous clay soil
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time
: 18 to 21 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 30%