About this product
One of Volnay's finest Premier Crus — the Champans vineyard on shallow limestone soils produces Pinot Noir of extraordinary delicacy and mineral depth. Transparent ruby; intense red cherry, dried rose petals, violets, and a piercing limestone mineral character. Aged 16 months in French barriques (20% new). At once delicate and structured; magnificent from 8 to 20 years. The purest expression of Volnay's feminine character.
Pairing intelligence
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Volnay's red cherry and delicate floral character is the definitive companion for squab; the cherry reduction creates a direct flavour echo; pea purée's mineral freshness aligns with the wine's own purity.
classic
main
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The wine's silky structure and floral complexity matches quail's delicacy; lardons add a smoky depth that bridges; the mushroom pastry's umami creates an earthy counterpoint to the wine's mineral freshness.
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The traditional Côte d'Or cheese service — Langres's hollow crater is filled with Volnay or Chambertin; the cheese and wine merge into one flavour experience of extraordinary regional authenticity.
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