Vincent Girardin, Volnay 'Vieilles Vignes' 2019
DESCRIPTION
The Volnay ‘Vieilles Vignes’ is a testament to the aromatic richness and the nobility of the wines of the Burgundy region, specifically the Côte de Beaune. This wine is aged for 14 months and a month before it is bottled, its different barrels are blended and then stored. This red wine is particular, in that it is not fined, which means it was not clarified in order to let the wine express itself more naturally. It is also only slightly filtered, so as to preserve its enriching elements. This wine’s elegance and femininity reveals itself through a romantic perfume of violet, redcurrant, and cherry. Once it has aged a bit, notes of spices and prune marmalade envelop the senses. On the palate, the attack is fresh and juicy, and then bows out to allow the heat to slowly rise for the finish. Imagine biting into the flesh of a ripe fruit. This Volnay is the perfect match for a beef bourguignon or a mushroom risotto.
REGION
Burgundy
France
Burgundy, located in eastern France, is one of the world's most emblematic wine-growing regions, renowned for its elegant, fine and complex wines. Its semi-continental climate, marked by contrasting seasons, and its mineral-rich clay-limestone soils provide an exceptional terroir for its two king grape varieties: Pinot Noir for reds, and Chardonnay for whites. Alongside them, more discreet varieties such as Gamay and Aligoté complete the vineyard's diversity.
The vineyard stretches from the Chablisien in the north, known for its taut, mineral whites, to the Mâconnais in the south, offering accessible, gourmet cuvées. In between, the Côte de Nuits is the realm of great reds, while the Côte de Beaune excels in both reds and whites. The Côtes Chalonnaises complete the picture with wines offering excellent value for money.
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I love the delicate side of this Volnay, almost floral. It’s a pleasure to drink already.
