Silky, perfumed Volnay from the famed premier cru “Pitures,” a site in Meursault that is classified as Volnay for red wines.Notes of peonies, raspberries, plums and spices, complemented by a delicate hint of raw cocoa, introduce the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Pitures, a medium-bodied, lively wine that's mineral and precise, with a fine-boned, elegant profile. The palate is supple and graceful with a fine chalky line, seamless acidity, and a long, elegant finish. Volnay, admired for its delicacy, its sap, and its bouquet, has always been thought of as the most feminine of Bourgogne wines.
Vineyard and Vinification
• Appellation: Volnay 1er Cru, “Pitures”
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2019
• Élevage: French oak with a light touch of new wood
• Serving temperature: 14 to 16 °C
• Cellaring: Now through 2030
Food Pairings
Better still, especially for the Premiers Crus, is feathered game, stewed or slowly braised, or simply roasted. In this company the opulence and meaty texture of this great wine work wonders. For the more adventurous, it might accompany a couscous or a tajine with meat or poultry or even both. The intensity of Volnay allows it to blend with distinctly flavoured cheeses.
Quick Take
A benchmark Pitures that marries Volnay charm with Meursault limestone drive. Perfumed, poised, and beautifully textured.
