Jean Vaudoisey - Volnay les Grands Champs 2022

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"On the limit of the 1er cru part of Grand Champs. Neighbour of Pierrick Bouley but his part is 1er cru.
Larger, panoramic width – almost a granular, textural aspect to the nose. Hmm – just a hint more direct and certainly no less concentrated. This has lovely layers of flavour – the differentiator – but a gorgeous finish too – bravo villages."-Bill Nanson

Jean Vaudoisey Description

Volnay wine is produced in the commune of Volnay in Côte de Beaune of Burgundy, and in some vineyards in the commune of Meursault. The Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) Volnay is only used for red wine with pinot noir as the main grape variety. There are no Grand Cru vineyards within Volnay, but several highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. The AOC was created in 1937 (87 years ago).

In 2008, there were 206.7 hectares (511 acres) of vineyard surface was in production for Volnay wine at village and Premier Cru level, and 7,733 hectoliter of wine was produced, corresponding to just over 1 million bottles.

The AOC regulations also allow up to 15% total of chardonnay, pinot blanc and pinot gris as accessory grapes in the red wines, but this not very often practiced. The allowed base yield is 40 hectoliter per hectare. The grapes must reach a maturity of at least 10.5% potential alcohol for village-level wine, and 11.0% for Premier Cru wine.

The style of Volnay wine is typically light and aromatic, and elegant rather than powerful, with considerably less tannin than the Pommard wines from the neighboring village.

Vinous: 90-92 Points

The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, pastille-like red fruit, and a soft, caressing finish. Finely crafted, this is one to broach after just a couple of years in bottle. - Neal Martin