Volnay „Vieilles Vignes“ AOC 2021

Wine Description for Volnay „Vieilles Vignes“ AOC 2021 by Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with cherry-red reflections, medium intensity – classic for Volnay with its elegant transparency, which old vines promise with their concentrated fruit.

Nose

Captivating purity and precision: red cherries, raspberries and cranberries to the fore, underpinned by violets, fine spice notes and a hint of undergrowth. The old vines bring depth and concentration without masking the typical Volnay finesse. Subtle roasted notes from the oak integrate seamlessly.

Palate

Here Thomas Bouley’s signature becomes evident: power and substance meet silky texture. The fruit is pure-toned and focused, carried by fine-grained tannins that provide structure without dominating. Remarkable roundness – this fullness and suppleness – alongside freshness. The 2021 vintage shows itself accessible, yet with sufficient backbone for ageing. On the palate, black cherry, pomegranate and subtle spice unfold.

Finish

Medium to long, with persistent fruit presence and a fine mineral note that recalls the chalky terroir of Volnay. The tannins remain present, yet silkily woven in.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyards around Volnay rank among Burgundy’s finest vineyard sites. The chalky terroir lends these wines their characteristic elegance and finesse – less muscular than Pommard, yet with remarkable depth. The old vines (Vieilles Vignes) bring additional concentration and complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir from old vines, meticulous vineyard work and Thomas Bouley’s impressive feel for oak and tannin shape the élevage. The wine benefits from a thoughtful use of French oak, which supports the fruit without masking it.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Classically with Coq au Vin, duck breast with cherry sauce or aged Comté. Also excellent with veal medallions, mushroom risotto or pink roasted lamb rack with herb crust.

Special Features

Since Thomas Bouley took over the Domaine in 2010, it has ranked among the top producers of the Volnay appellation. This village wine from old vines impressively demonstrates how precisely the terroir is expressed here – a Volnay with soul.