Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Volnay
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%
Climate: Semi-continental climate with variations of temperatures
Terroir: The vineyard lies on an South/South-east facing exposure. The vines grow on a bed of Bathonian limestone, stony, reddish soil. Vines were planted in 1939 by Didier Delagrange’s grandfather
Ageing: 18 days in open tanks, with temperature control, occasional punching down. Followed by 15 months ageing, including 12 months in vats
Color: Ruby
Nose: Deep aromas, combining pedigree, nobility, power and finesse. Bouquet of red fruits and violets
Palate: Beautiful palate of red fruits. Silky yet complex, with a balanced and long finish with smooth tannins. Ideal accompaniment to mild cheeses
About the Winery: Based in Volnay, the Delagrange Family owns 32 acres of vineyard located amongst the best terroirs of the Côtes de Beaune. The Estate is run by Didier Delagrange, vinegrower and winemaker who produces high quality Burgundy wines that are vinified and bottled at the Estate. The Domaine’s philosophy can be summarised as follows: Careful, rigorous care of the vines as this is the start, with grapes picked perfectly healthy and at the right moment. The importance of understanding each vintage to preserve the natural balance of the wine and to maintain the traditional character of the wine by intervening as little as possible during vinification.