Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Code: VOLN340
Jean Pierre Charlot, son-in-law of the founder Joseph Voillot. has now passed on the running of the family domaine to his nephew, Etienne Chaix. This exceptional domaine’s future is now secure. The domaine consists of 9ha of vineyards, including some prized sites in several 1er Crus. The grapes are partially destemmed and the wines matured in oak barrels (15-20% new) for 14-16 months. Without doubt one of the finest domaines in Volnay, these wines are never heavy or over extracted. They offer ... Read More
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Domaine Joseph Voillot

This domaine has been producing wine now for five generations, but it is since the present owner, Jean Pierre Charlot, son-in-law of Joseph Voillot, took control that it has moved into the league of serious wine producers. The domaine consists of 10ha of vineyards, with holdings in the top vineyards of both Volnay and Pommard, including some prized sites in several 1er Crus. The grapes are partially destemmed and the wines matured in oak barrels (20-35% new) for 12-18 months.
This 1er Cru is situated to the eastern extremities of the appellation adjacent to Pommard on a chalk and powdery limestone subsoil. Produced from vine averaging 60 years old, this wine is aged for 14months in 15% new oak. Spicy and aromatic, with whiffs of fresh and fragrant cherries with a little white pepper, the palate offers a super, velvety texture with ripe and round tannins. This is an outstanding, sexy wine. Classic Volnay.
Try with rack of lamb with Pinot Noir infused honey and rosemary sauce, or herbed lamb chops.

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