Louis Latour Volnay 2018 is a red Burgundy made from Pinot Noir from the village of Volnay, high above the Burgundian plain and close to Pommard. This wine showcases the elegant side of the Côte de Beaune, with wild strawberry, cherry, spiciness, and the refined earthy tones that make Volnay so beloved. The combination of 30-year-old vines, limestone-rich clay soil, manual harvesting, and 10–12 months of aging in French oak gives this 2018 extra depth and a beautifully developed Burgundian style.
Volnay is located in the Côte de Beaune and is known for Pinot Noir with elegance, fragrance, and a refined structure.
• Location / Origin: Volnay is situated on a small hill above the Burgundian plain, a short distance from Pommard. From the village square near the 14th-century church, you can look out over the plain and even towards the snow-capped Mont Blanc on a clear day.
• Appellation: This wine comes from the Volnay appellation, within the Côte de Beaune. Volnay is particularly valued for red Burgundies with finesse, aromatic expression, and a soft yet clear structure.
• Soil: The vines are planted on Bathonian limestone and clay. This combination gives Pinot Noir both freshness and tension as well as sufficient grip in its structure.
• Vineyard & Harvest: The vines are on average 30 years old, and the yield is around 40 hl per hectare. The grapes are harvested by hand, which is important for the careful processing of Pinot Noir.
This Volnay is made entirely from Pinot Noir.
• Pinot Noir – Volnay: Pinot Noir gives this wine its ruby-red color, refined aromas of strawberry and cherry, soft tannins, and earthy Burgundian depth. In Volnay, the grape often develops an elegant, fragrant style with subtle spiciness and a fine structure.
The vinification follows the classic Burgundian approach of Maison Louis Latour.
• Fermentation: The wine is traditionally fermented in open vats. This method helps to extract color, aroma, and structure from the Pinot Noir skins without losing the grape's refinement.
• Aging / Oak treatment: The wine is aged for 10–12 months in French oak barrels from Louis Latour's own cooperage, of which 15% is new oak. The medium toast provides subtle notes of mocha and spice, while the fruit and elegance of Volnay remain central.
• Aging potential: This Volnay has an aging potential of 7–12 years. As a result, the 2018 will develop more earthy tones, spiciness, and depth alongside its fruity core.
