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Volnay Premier Cru Brouillards
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Volnay Brouillards

Premier Cru

Volnay Premier Cru Brouillards
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  • Cellaring

    Optimal consumption: 10 to 25 years

    Ageing potential: 35 years

  • Tasting temperature

    16°C (61-62°F)

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Vineyard

Producing commune: Volnay.

Site: the Volnay Premier Cru Brouillards is located north-east of the Volnay appellation, next to Pommard.

History & tradition: because of the purity of its air, Volnay was apparently the favourite residence of the ladies at the court of the Duke of Burgundy. The other attraction was of course the charm of its wines. 
« Brouillards » could derive from the name of an ancient owner of the plot.

Soil: clay and limestone.

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Tasting

by Véronique Boss-Drouhin

This wine displays a beautiful cherry colour with purplish reflections. The nose is powerful with fruity aromas. On the palate, a frank attack evolves towards a silky structure, mingling fruity and floral notes. Structured and well-balanced wine with a lingering aftertaste.

Vintage

2020 vintage has been highlighted by a remarkable concentration. The wines have a beautiful intense ruby colour. The nose is very expressive and complex with red and black fruits. The nuances of the terroirs are already perceptible. A great vintage to keep.

Vintage review

Winemaking

Supply: this wine comes from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners according to rigorous specifications.

Harvest: grapes harvested by hands in open-work crates. If necessary, a careful sorting is proceeded.

Vinification: whole crop harvest of 20 to 50% depending on the vintage. In accordance with the terroir and the profile of the vintage, we do 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats, marked by punching of the cap and pumping-over. The yeasts are indigenous (natural). Pressing in a vertical press. Separation of the ends of the presses based on tasting.

Ageing:  in oak barrels including 25% of new barrels.
It lasts between 14 to 18 months.
Origin of the wood: oak grown in French high forest.

Throughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation. The data obtained is completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.