Volnay Louis Latour

Region: Côte de Beaune

Village: Volnay

Appellation: Volnay

Grape varieties: Pinot Noir

The Vine Vinification & Ageing: Average vine age: 30 years, Soil Bathonian limestone and clay, Average yield: 40 hl/ha, Harvest: Hand picked

Fermentation: Traditional in open vats, Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new, Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Description: This picturesque village nestles high above the Burgundian plain on a small knoll just a few hundred yards away from its neighbour Pommard. From the small square outside the 14th century church which dominates the village one can see the entire Burgundian plain and ,on clear days, even as far as snow-capped Mont Blanc.

Wine tasting

Showing a deep ruby color, our Volnay 2013 has a fruity nose with red berries and cherry. This wine is round on the palate. Mint and red berries aromas confer freshness and beautiful tannins to this wine.

Cellaring Potential : 5-7 years

Food Pairing : Suckling pig - knuckle of veal veal - mature cheeses

Serving temperature : 14-15°