Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Volnay
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Percentage: 13%
Climate: Semi-continental climate with variations of temperatures
Terroir: The vineyard lies on an east to south-east facing slope at an altitude of between 250 and 330 metres. These vines grow in a stony subsoil which gives the wine its splendid mineral quality
Ageing: 18 days in temperature controlled open tanks, followed by 15 months ageing, including 12 months in vats
Color: Beautiful dark red
Nose: Aromas of blackberry, bilberry or redcurrant and cherry stone
Palate: The vines are on the slopes above the premier crus which produces complex, powerful wines with a good mineral quality. Profile of dark cherries in a muscular body of dark spices
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.