{"product_id":"louis-latour-volnay-2018","title":"Louis Latour Volnay 2018","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7w9yul\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eLouis Latour Volnay 2018 Côte de Beaune, Burgundy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eLouis 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 notes that make Volnay so beloved. The combination of 30-year-old vines, calcareous clay soil, manual harvesting, and 10–12 months of aging in French oak gives this 2018 extra depth and a beautifully developed Burgundian style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eVolnay is located in the Côte de Beaune and is known for Pinot Noir with elegance, fragrance, and refined structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volnay is situated on a small hill above the Burgundian plain, a short distance from Pommard. From the village square by the 14th-century church, on a clear day, you can see across the plain and even towards the snowy Mont Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine comes from the Volnay appellation, within the Côte de Beaune. Volnay is particularly valued for red Burgundy with finesse, aromatic expression, and a soft but distinct structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines grow on Bathonian limestone and clay. This combination gives Pinot Noir both freshness and tension, as well as sufficient grip in its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eThis Volnay is made entirely from Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003ePinot Noir – Volnay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eThe vinification follows Maison Louis Latour's classic Burgundian approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine undergoes traditional fermentation in open vats. This method helps extract color, aroma, and structure from the Pinot Noir skins without losing the grape's refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eAging \/ Oak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for 10–12 months in French oak barrels from Louis Latour's own cooperage, 15% of which are new wood. The medium toast imparts subtle notes of mocha and spice, while the fruit and elegance of Volnay remain central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Volnay has an aging potential of 5–7 years. This allows the 2018, in addition to its fruity core, to develop more earthy notes, spiciness, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eIn the glass, this Volnay has a dark ruby red color, with an expressive aroma of wild strawberry, cherry, and mocha. The taste is ample and elegant, with black fruit, light spiciness, forest floor, and a beautiful aromatic length. The finish remains refined, supple, and Burgundian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Volnay at 14–15 °C, so that the wild strawberry, cherry, soft tannins, and earthy notes remain beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with suckling pig, veal shank, roasted poultry, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003e16\/20, Perswijn (2018):\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised for its developed style with sweet cherry, forest floor, fine tobacco, soft fruit, sufficient acidity, grip, and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eExcellent, Bill Nanson (2018):\u003c\/strong\u003e Described as a Volnay with deep fruit expression, lots of volume, excellent freshness, and an extra dimension on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e4.0 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong user rating for this elegant Pinot Noir from Volnay, with the refined style for which red Burgundy is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14kb3ee\" data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003eMore Information about Maison Louis Latour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"4019\"\u003eMaison Louis Latour was founded in 1797 and is one of Burgundy's historic family houses. The house remains independent and in the hands of the founding family, with a 50-hectare estate and a strong reputation in the Côte d’Or. For red Burgundy, their own cooperage plays an important role, as Louis Latour works with French oak barrels that suit the elegant and terroir-driven style of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45177246220367,"sku":"3415","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/LouisLatourVolnay2018.webp?v=1778227607","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/louis-latour-volnay-2018","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}