Volnay „Les Famines“ AOC 2022

Wine Description for Volnay „Les Famines“ AOC 2022 from Clos du Moulin aux Moines

Colour & Appearance

Dark ruby red with delicate violet reflections, which emphasise the youthfulness of this 2022.

Nose

Here the full power of this Volnay already reveals itself: multi-layered and complex, a powerful aromatic interplay unfolds with increasing air exposure. Dark fruits merge with crisp red berry fruit and bergamot. These are joined by notes of wet forest floor, light tobacco and mild spices. A slightly smoky character hints at elevated Burgundy pleasure.

Palate

The 2022 vintage opens its drinking window pleasingly early and wide. The dark fruit with black undertones presents itself fleshy and firm-textured, carried by fluffy, tightly woven tannins with aromatic herbal depth. Elevated medium body, the wine is driven by ripe acidity, which acts discreetly in the background and leaves the stage to the fruit. With only 12.5% alcohol, Burgundian elegance in its purest form is on display here.

Finish

In the aftertaste, liquorice, dark tobacco and aniseed come to the fore – an aromatic sum that promises length and complexity.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site „Les Famines“ lies at the foot of the Volnay hill in easterly exposure at 230 metres altitude. The name possibly refers to the sparse terroir of deep, gravelly soils with red clay and limestone. The tiny parcel of just 0.18 hectares was planted in 1996 and 2001 at high density of 10,000 vines per hectare.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pinot Noir, hand-harvested and selected on the sorting table. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts in large wooden vats over 15-20 days, with 30-70% destemmed. Maturation for 12 months in used oak barrels. Bottled unfiltered and unfined – purist winemaking in the best sense.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Already in its youth an excellent companion to fine dining: rosy roasted veal fillet, duck breast with cherry sauce, Coq au Vin, aged Comté or Époisses. Also an excellent choice with mushroom dishes and braised beef.

Special Features

An authentic Volnay from micro-production that, despite its power and structure, is already accessible now – a characteristic of the successful 2022 vintage in Burgundy.