VOLNAY 1ER CRU 2006 - Emile Chandesais
Terroir
Burgundy-Côte de Beaune
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Soil: Clay-and-limestone
Vinification
Manual harvest
Grapes are sorting and destemming
Traditional vinification in stainless-steel tanks for 15 to 20 days
Punching of the cap
Pneumatic press
Ageing
Maturation for 12 months in unused oak barrels, then 4 months in 1 year-old barrels
Malolactic fermentation in barrels
Colour
Deep red with crimson tints
Nose
Strawberry, blackberry and grey pepper aromas at first, completed by cocoa and mocha notes brought out by barrels' ageing
Palate
Ample and soft structure, long finish
Pleasant and feminine wine
Wines & Food Pairing
Serve at 14°-16°C
This wine may be served with red-meat, game, and traditional matured cheese
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