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    Moillard Volnay

    2018
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    History

    Maison Moillard is an institution in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Our House has unique know-how in the art of making and maturing Burgundy wines and Crémants and offers a fine selection of appellations throughout Burgundy, from Chablis to Mâcon and up to in Beaujolais.

    Volnay

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    Nestled high on the Côte de Beaune, the village of Volnay is between Meursault and Pommard.

    Soil

    Clay and limestone soils which drain well thanks to a gravel rock debris.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermos-regulated stainless steel vats on a 3 weeks period: Cold pre-fermentation maceration around 8 ° C. Pigeages and pumping over to extract colour and structure. Fermentation with a peak temperature around 30 ° C. Post fermentation maceration at 25 ° C. Ageing in oak barrels between 8 to 16 months with malolactic fermentation. 20 to 30% of new oak barrels.

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    Volnay

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Sharp ruby red in colour.

    Nose

    This Volnay reveals a nose of ripe cherries, violets and sweet spices.

    Palate

    The palate is silky and fresh, structured by supple tannins. Nice length on the finish.

    Recommendations

    Ideal with fine dishes of poultry or game roasted, braised or glazed. Its aromatic intensity also allows it to accompany couscous or tagine. Cheese moderately strong : Camembert, Saint Paulin, Morbier, Reblochon...

    Serving

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 5 years.

    2018

    Ideal Conditions for High-Quality Wines

    The 2018 vintage in the Côte de Beaune benefited from ideal conditions throughout the vine's growing cycle. After a cold winter and generous spring rains recharging the water reserves, fine weather settled in from May. Generous sunshine and warm temperatures without excess allowed harmonious vineyard development.

    The hot and dry summer did not cause water stress thanks to the reserves accumulated in spring. Cool nights also preserved the acidity and aromatic freshness of the grapes. The harvest took place under ideal conditions between late August and mid-September depending on the sectors, with generous but controlled yields.

    White Wines

    The 2018 Côte de Beaune white wines are distinguished by their incredible aromatic complexity, explosive on the nose with white fruits and citrus. On the palate, they combine great concentration, superb mineral freshness, and a strong expression of the terroir.

    Red Wines

    The 2018 red wines from the Côte de Beaune display an intense ruby robe and gourmand nose of fresh red fruits and sweet spices. These are structured and powerful wines with fine and elegant tannins, perfectly reflecting their different terroirs. This sunny and balanced vintage offers Côte de Beaune wines of great concentration with lots of substance and smoothness, but also superb freshness and tension.


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