VOLNAY

PREMIER CRU

Les Mitans

Region : Côte de Beaune
Village : Volnay
Appellation : Volnay Premier Cru
Grape variety : Pinot Noir

The Vine:

Average vine age : 25 years

Soil Clayish-Limestone

Average yield : 35hl/ha

Harvest Hand picked

Description:

This wine originates from the town of Volnay, just south of Beaune and is a neighbour of Pommard. The vineyard is located in the middle of the hillside between Volnay and the main road “D974” Beaune – Châlon-sur-Saône, hence its name, in Old French “Mitan” meaning “middle”. This wine from Domaine Louis Latour, is fine and elegant – among the best wines of the Côte de Beaune.

Vinification & Ageing :

Fermentation : traditional in open vats

Ageing : 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new

Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Wine tips :

Cellaring Potential : 7-10 years

Serving temperature : 15-17°

Tasting Note :

Our Volnay 1er Cru “Les Mitans” 2022 has a deep ruby colour. Its nose offers up aromas of black cherry and coffee. Very fresh and full on the palate, it reveals notes of juicy cherry and liquorice. Very long finish.

Food Pairing :

Suckling pig – knuckle of veal – mature cheeses.