Château Corton CVolnay
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Volnay of the Château Corton C is in the top 20 of wines of Volnay.
Taste structure of the Volnay from the Château Corton C
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Volnay of Château Corton C in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Volnay
Pairings that work perfectly with Volnay
Original food and wine pairings with Volnay
The Volnay of Château Corton C matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, veal blanquette burger or candied gizzards.
Details and technical informations about Château Corton C's Volnay.
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.
Informations about the Château Corton C
The Château Corton C is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Volnay to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
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: Ventilate
Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.
