VOLNAY
La Gigotte
This wine ranges in color from tender vermeil to deep ruby. It presents jammy aromas of blackcurrant and roasting. On the palate, the tannins are noble and fine. A deep, dense wine that illustrates the appellation’s finesse and elegance.
Name: Volnay "La Gigotte
Vine age: 50 years
Density: 10,000 plants / hectare
Soil: Clay-limestone
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Vinification: 100% de-stemming; pre-fermentation maceration (4 to 5 days); pumping over and punching of the cap; vatting time 10 to 15 days; aged in oak barrels for 9 months with 20 to 30% new barrels.
Characteristic:
Visual: Tender vermeil to deep ruby in colour
Olfactory: Candied blackcurrant and roasted aromas
Taste: Elegant roundness, tannins ranging from soft to robust
Food and wine pairing: Elegant, full-bodied and generous, Volnay wines are the perfect accompaniment to the finest dishes. The aromas of violets, berries and vanilla, typical of fairly young Volnays, go perfectly with roast meats and poultry (roast duck, stuffed quail, filet mignon...). To support the flavors of spicy red meats (game), a more robust vintage is recommended.