Volnay Premier Cru 2016

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The nose shows aromas of rose, strawberries and raspberries along with vanilla. A refreshing acidity is present on the palate. Our Volnay Premier Cru 2016 is an elegant and balanced red wine that will express all its complexity in a few years as tertiary flavors develop.
ALCOHOL13.6%SERVING TEMP.16°CDRINKABILITYNow to 15 years -
Overlooking Pommard, Volnay spreads its vines on the steep slopes of the Hill of Chaignot. Our Premier Cru comes from a complex alliance of soils, including limestone, calcareous scree and clay. The grapes benefit from a southeasterly exposure.
APPELLATIONVolnayTYPE OF CRUPremier CruALTITUDE250 meters -
Hand-harvested grapes, hand-sorted on a vibrating table. 100% de-stemmed, placed into stainless steel fermentation vats by gravity flow. Weeks-long maceration, minimal pumping-over and punching-down down. Pressing in pneumatic press. Placed in French oak.
HARVESTSeptember 20, 2016AGING30 months in French oak barrelsPRODUCTION1,500 bottles