The village is located on one of the highest points of the Côte de Beaune, which has earned it the saying: "Despite Pommard and Meursault, Volnay is still the highest." Volnay is renowned for the elegance of its red wines. This one exudes aromas of red berries mingled with spicy and smoky notes and a delicate oakiness. These rich flavors are enveloped by fine tannins that caress the palate like velvet.
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Eye
Clear, brilliant color; bright red with subtle violet highlights
Nose
It releases a fragrance of fresh red berries blended with spicy and smoky notes
Palate
In terms of finesse, after a round and supple attack, the wine offers lovely concentration and leaves a slight hint of tannins
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with roast beef, grilled poultry, and rabbit terrine
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
With 120 hectares—70 of which are in the Côte Chalonnaise—and one of Burgundy’s most beautiful cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges, along with recent expansions such as the lease of the Zibetti estate and the acquisition of the Dupont-Tisserand and Billaud-Simon estates, Faiveley is more than ever becoming an indispensable ambassador for the great wines of Burgundy around the world. And we are delighted that this is not at the expense of the high standards of quality and style across all appellations and price points. The focus on vineyard work is paying off; the estate’s wines showcase the integrity and precision of each cuvée’s expression, in both white and red. The 2017 vintage is once again a success and shows great consistency.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in Nuits-Saint-Georges in 1825, this estate has been a leading name in Burgundy for seven generations. Erwan Faiveley has been at the helm since 2005, having succeeded his father, François. Today, it is one of the largest vineyard owners in Burgundy: 120 hectares stretching from the northern part of the Côte de Nuits to the southern part of the Côte Chalonnaise, including 10 hectares of Grand Cru and nearly 25 hectares of Premier Cru.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
With the help of his technical director, Jérôme Flous, Erwan Faiveley took over from his father in early 2005 and has since been quietly revolutionizing this vast estate with its exceptional vineyard heritage, which has expanded in recent years. The style of the wines has subtly evolved: solidly structured around a dense body and less austere than in the past, they now showcase a clear fruit character that expresses itself earlier. While the oak notes were once somewhat green, they now take on toasty flavors. Thanks to improved ripeness, the grapes have tended to integrate more harmoniously over the past few vintages. The wines as a whole—particularly the reds—have made significant progress. A spectacular new winemaking facility was used for the first time for the 2018 harvest. This estate has successfully developed its wines with precision and intelligence.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. REGIS C. Posted on 12/21/2022
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