Top 100 wines of Volnay - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of Volnay of Côte de Beaune as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Volnay and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Volnay
The wine region of Volnay is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine des Comtes Lafon or the Domaine de Chassorney produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay are Pinot noir, Gamay noir and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, red currant or floral.
In the mouth of Volnay is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 239 estates and châteaux in the of Volnay, producing 296 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Volnay go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Volnay
wines from the region of Volnay go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chickpeas spanish style, veal paupiettes with white wine or duck with orange.
