Domaine Blain-Gagnard - Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures'

Domaine Blain-GagnardVolnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' of Domaine Blain-Gagnard is a red wine from the region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' from the Domaine Blain-Gagnard

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' of Domaine Blain-Gagnard in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

earthy, mushroom

Wine with oak taste

cedar, vanilla

Wine with microbio taste

cream

On the nose the Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' of Domaine Blain-Gagnard in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earthy, strawberries or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, red cherry or mushroom.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Blain-Gagnard's Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures'.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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.

Last vintages of this wine

Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' - 2016
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 411110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' - 2015
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' - 2012
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' - 2011
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' - 2010
In the top 100 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' from Domaine Blain-Gagnard are 2010, 2015, 2011, 2014 and 2016.

Informations about the Domaine Blain-Gagnard

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine Blain-Gagnard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 1500 of of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 50000 wines of the world

The wine region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus'

The wine region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' is located in the region of Volnay Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur or the Domaine Blain-Gagnard produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus' often reveals types of flavors of earthy, oak or oaky and sometimes also flavors of cherry, cranberry or leather.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

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The word of the wine: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.

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