Volnay

The charming village of Volnay, located just south of Beaune in the Côte de Beaune, is home to quite a few top producers. The wine made here is red based on Pinot Noir. There are no Grands Crus, but there are 30 Premiers Crus that usually mention the name of the vineyard on the label. Volnay has 220 hectares of vineyards, including 132 hectares of Premier Cru.

Admired for its delicacy, its juice and its bouquet, Volnay has always been considered the most feminine Burgundy wine. Although some of its terroirs modify this judgment with more powerful and muscular versions, it really stands out among the reds of the Côte de Beaune like the lipstick mark of a kiss... Its color ranges from bright ruby to light garnet. The aromas are of violets, gooseberries, cherries and - with age - herbs, game and cooked plums. It has an instant appeal that, added to a slight natural precociousness, means it can be fully open while still relatively young. The attack is fresh, the aftertaste warm.