Creation Vinium

Volnay

  • RegionCôte de Beaune
  • VillageVolnay
  • AppellationVolnay
  • Grape varietyPinot Noir
The Vine
  • Average vine age 30 years
  • SoilBathonian limestone and clay.
  • Average yield40 hl/ha
  • HarvestHand picked
Wine tips
  • Cellaring Potential5-7 years
  • Serving temperature 14-15°
Description
  • This picturesque village nestles high above the Burgundian plain on a small knoll just a few hundred yards away from its neighbour Pommard. From the small square outside the 14th century church which dominates the village one can see the entire Burgundian plain and, on clear days, even as far as snow-capped Mont Blanc.
Vinification & Ageing
  • Fermentation
    Traditional in open vats
  • Ageing
    10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new
  • Barrels
    Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Wine tasting
  • Tasting Note
    This wine is elegant and well-structured with delicate red and black forest fruit flavours and a slightly floral bouquet said to resemble violets. A full body and tannic grip. An old-school traditional-style Burgundy.
  • Food Pairing
    Suckling pig - knuckle of veal veal - mature cheeses.
Press review
  • Volnay 2007 - Wine Spectator - November 2009 - 89/100


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