Volnay « Les Échards »
- 2023
- 2022
Grape variety
Pinot Noir
Area
0,17 ha
Appellation
Perched high on the Côte de Beaune, the Volnay appellation exclusively produces red wines from Pinot Noir. The vines of our Volnay "Les Echards" are located at the foot of the hill, at an altitude of 200 meters. They face east, on calcareous, stony, and ferruginous soils.
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Date of harvest
15/09/2023
Ageing
14 months
Date of bottling
19/03/2025
Characteristic
The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines' growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.
Tasting note
The nose reveals notes of red berries (morello cherry, wild strawberry) as well as clementine and violet. On the palate, its acidity is pronounced and its body is well-structured. The finish is long, with coating tannins as well as spicy and roasted aromas (tobacco, coffee).
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