Volnay

Volnay is a French appellation located in Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy that produces some of the best expressions of Pinot Noir. The appellation is located in the Côte-d’Or region, more precisely in the communes de Meursault and Volnay.

These rich, feminine wines are incredibly aromatic but tend to be less potent than the varieties from the neighboring Pommard. Volnay will typically have distinctive cherry notes complemented by floral aromas of roses and violets.

The color varies from bright ruby to a light garnet. Its aromas are 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 Volnay red wine, one seems to bite into fresh fruit and breath in its heady aroma.

Volnay red wine becomes more concentrated and tends to develop notes of preserved fruit, spices with age. Volnay wines pair well with more elaborate poultry dishes, feathered game, and flavourful cheese varieties.

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