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Volnay 2015 En Vaut - Guy and Yvan Dufouleur
Surface 0 Ha 46 a Grape
variety PINOT NOIR Average age
4 years. First harvest planned in 2014
GROUNDS : very chalky, light and chalky looking, white limestone from Aargau
Geographical situation : very steep plot 22%, located in the upper part of the village. Southern exposure. Altitude 280 meters.
Average yield over 5 years: 40 hl/Ha
Number of bottles: 2500 Blles
Vine management: Working the soil and treatment with a caterpillar because of the steep slope, reasoned control, partial weeding, leaf removal, manual harvesting.
Vinification : Severe sorting in the vatting house, whole berries destemmed by gravity, enzyming, yeasting, cold pre-fermentation maceration for one week, daily punching of the cap, final hot maceration. Vatting period of 3 weeks. Manual devatting by gravity in the stainless steel pneumatic press.
Ageing: 12 months in oak barrels, 1/3 of which are new, malolactic fermentation in barrels, then blending in stainless steel tanks for 3 months. Light filtration 5 microns before bottling.
Bottling : At the Domaine, great antique tradition bottle, cork stopper.
Tasting : Bright ruby colour, light garnet, its aromas recall violet, redcurrant, cherry; with age, spices, game, cooked prune. Its concentration and complexity are delicately expressed, a precocity that allows it to open quite early. Volnay is often presented as one of the most feminine wines of Burgundy.
Food & wine pairing: Roasted or lacquered game birds, roasted or n civet. Its intensity allows it to go well with strong-flavoured cheeses.
Serving temperature: 14 to 16° C
. To be enjoyed ideally: Between 4 and 8 years.
Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Domains of Burgundy | Dufouleur |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
