Volnay: the epitome of delicate Pinot Noir
Brand: Domaine Germain
Product: Volnay
Vintage: 2018
Color: Red
Origin: France / Burgundy
AOC: Saint-Romain
Capacity: 750ml
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
DINING
Roasted chicken finished with sauce, teriyaki chicken, shabu-shabu (with sesame sauce), etc. Goes well with cheese.
TASTING
The taste is typical of Volnay, said to be the most delicate Pinot Noir in Burgundy. Aromas of violets, currants and cherries. With repeated aging, complex spice aromas and concentrated fruitiness are developed.
COMMENT
AOC Saint-Romain is hidden deep in the hills of the Côte de Beaune, which stretches from north to south. In recent years, the quality of its wines has improved, and it has been attracting attention as a "Qualité Prix" wine-producing region. The vineyards are located on high slopes, producing wines with good acidity and rich minerals.
Domaine Germain is a family-run winery in Saint-Romain that has been in operation for three generations. It currently owns 14 hectares of vineyards. Since 2010, it has also been a member of the Vignerons Indépendants, a group of winemakers that respects the diversity of the terroir and the know-how of their winemaking.
WINEMAKING
The soil is clay-limestone. The grapes are all hand-picked. Fermentation takes place in wooden fermentation tanks and aging takes place in Burgundy barrels (40% new barrels from Allier) for 11 to 15 months.