Volnay is the most delicate commune of the Côte de Beaune, the one that sits closest in spirit to Chambolle-Musigny in the north. Silk rather than structure, and all the better for it.
Tasting Notes
An enticing bouquet of red cherry, raspberry and delicate floral notes. The palate is refined and silky, offering red fruit, subtle spice and a touch of earthiness, with well integrated tannins leading to a long, elegant finish. Volnay has no grand cru and has never needed one. Its reputation rests on finesse, and this village bottling shows the commune's character without the weight that a bigger wine would bring.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
- Origin: France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay
- Style: Dry red, light to medium bodied, silky, perfumed
- Viticulture: Certified organic and biodynamic
Food Pairing
Roast chicken, duck, veal, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses.
Serving
Serve at 14 to 16°C. Twenty minutes in the fridge before pouring if the room is warm.
About the Producer
Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in Beaune in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, who had arrived from Chablis at the age of 22. His son Maurice bought the Clos des Mouches in 1921 and began building the family's own vineyard holdings, and Robert Drouhin, who took over in 1957, added parcels in many of Burgundy's greatest grand crus. The house is run today by the fourth generation, Frédéric, Véronique, Philippe and Laurent, from cellars beneath the old town of Beaune dug between the 13th and 18th centuries. Every estate vineyard has been farmed organically and biodynamically since 1993, making Drouhin the largest biodynamic producer in Burgundy.
