Volnay, admired for its delicacy, its sap, and its bouquet, has always been thought of as the most feminine of Bourgogne wines. Though certain of its terroirs modify this judgement with more vigorous and muscular versions, it truly does stand out among the red wines of the Côte de Beaune like the lipstick imprint of a kiss… The colour varies from bright ruby to a light garnet.
Its aromas are of violet, gooseberry, cherry, and – with age – spices, game and cooked prune. It has an immediate appeal which, added to a slight natural precocity, means it can be fully open while still relatively young. The attack is fresh, the finish is warm. Drinking this wine, one seems to bite into a fresh fruit and breath in its heady aroma.
Wines to be served:
Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 2017
Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Chevrets 2017
La Pousse d’Or Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 60 Ouvrees 2017
Nicolas Rossignol Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds 2017
Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2017
Marquis d’Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets 2017
