Volnay 1er Cru "Clos des Angles" is a vineyard located at the corner of two tracks.
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Location
Production area : 3,34 ha
Altitude : 250-300 m
Altitude : 250-300 m
Terroir
Located on the higher level, this well-exposed to South-East climat is generally early during the harvest. The brown limestone sloped soil is shallow. The style of the wine is fairly full-bodied, like Pommard, the neighboring village. Our cuvee is produced with the purchase of grapes from several small plots in this terroir.
Soil : Calcareous clay
Soil : Calcareous clay
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness
50 % destemed grappes, 50% whole berries.
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Kieselgur)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 21 days
50 % destemed grappes, 50% whole berries.
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Kieselgur)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 21 days
Ageing
16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 28 % of new oak)
100 % oak barrels (whose 28 % of new oak)
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,40 ABV
Age of vines: 40 years old
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 17-19°C
Should be drunk between 2022 and 2032
Should be drunk between 2022 and 2032
Tasting notes
A fine and elegant wine: nose crunching fresh fruits, a refined and velvety substance.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with red meats cooked in sauce, game animals, eggs called "oeufs en meurette" and most cheeses.
