Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles 2016 - Olivier Leflaive
From the estate
The cuvée :
- Consumption period for the 2016 vintage: 2020-2030
- Volnay 1er Cru ‘Clos des Angles’: An exceptional parcel
- Situated on the upper level of the Volnay appellation, the Clos des Angles enjoys a south-easterly exposure, ideal for early ripening.
- This terroir, characterised by brown limestone soils on slopes that are sometimes shallow, rests on a clay-limestone and clay-silt base.
- Surface area: 3.34 ha
- Altitude: 250-300 m
- Average age of vines: 40 years
- Growing method: Integrated pest management
- Harvest: 100% manual
Vinification
- The wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. The grapes are carefully sorted to ensure that only the healthiest and ripest are kept, and are completely destemmed.
- Vatting: 18 days in open vats
- Maturation: 16 months, including 3 months in mass blending, 100% in barrels (30% new)
- Fining: No
- Filtration: Yes
- Alcohol content: 13
Tasting notes:
- This Volnay is distinguished by its finesse and elegance. The nose reveals crisp aromas of fresh fruit, while the palate offers a refined, velvety texture.
- Food & wine pairing: Ideal with meat in sauce (beef), stuffed quail or lamb.
- Serving temperature: 17-19°C
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Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Premiers Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Olivier Leflaive |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
