Volnay wines
 The
vine yards of Volnay are in southern part of the Côte de Beaune,
between Pommard and Meursault. As the village is bordered by the prestigious
vines of Pommard and Meursault, every piece of ground that is capable
of growing quality grapes is used. Producing only red wine from the
Pinotnoir grape, there is a total of 213 hectares of which 128 hectares
contain 30 different Premiers cru appellations.
The vineyard slope climbs up from the plain to reach a forest of mainly
pine trees with the village in middle. Facing South and South East the
grapes and vines bath in the sun shine throughout the summer.
There are many stone walls which mark the boundaries between the various
"climats" and Crus, access can be difficult with narrow baths
between each field.
The appellations are Volnay and Volany Premier Cru, both appellations
can be followed by the names of the "climats" (the name of
the vine yard). There is also the Volnay Santenots which comes from
the village of Meursault.
 The
village
The village is quite small and dedicated to wine and only wine. There
are some charming small streets and I advise you to leave your car
on the village square and walk around. You'll notice that even in
the middle of the village between some houses there are grapes. Try
to walk on the path that leads up into the woods above the village
and enjoy the view.
You'll also find many opportunities fro wine tasting, almost evey
other house has a gate open leading to a wine cellar.
The
Cellier Volnaysien Restaurant
Of all the restaurants in the wine growing area, which span all kinds
of prices, in the 20 years I've been taking people to visit the area,
the best value is "Cellier Volnaysien" in the village centre,
they serve an excellent "Coq au vin", and with a "Clos
des Chênes red wine, you will have an unforgettable meal.
 You
have the choice of a table in the old cellar, the wine press room
or on the terrace.
The menu is simple but excellent, local starter dishes such as Escargot
or Country salad. For the main course there is the Coq au Vin, Poached
eggs in a red wine sauce, or fired Salmon. I would also recommend
a second helping of the butter fried potatoes.
The choice of wines is impressive, most of the made by the owners
father Michael
Pont who owns a castle in the village Savigny les Beaunes to the
north of Beaune. The prices of the wine menu are very low and to male
the best of it you can also buy some bottles to take home.
The telephone number if you want to reserve before arriving is 03
80 21 61 04
List
of all the 1er Crus
- Carelle sous la Chapelle
- Carelles
- Champans
- Chanlin
- Clos de l'Audignac
- Clos de la Barre
- Clos de la Bousse f'or
- Clos de la Cave des Ducs
- Clos de la Chapelle
- Clos dela Rougeotte
- Clos des Chênes
- Clos des Ducs
- Clos des Santenots
- Clos du Chateau des Ducs
- Clos du Verseuil
- En Chevret
- En l'Ormeau
- Fremiets
- Fremiets - Clos de la Rougeotte
- La Gigotte
- Lassolle
- Le Ronceret
- Le Village
- Les Angles
- Les Aussy
- Les Brouillards
- Les Caillerets
- Les Caillerest - Clos des 60 Ouvrees
- Les Grands Champs
- Les Lurets
- Les Mitans
- Pitures Dessus
- Pointes d'Angles
- Robardelle
- Santenots
- Taille Pieds
The wines can easily be kept for 5 to 10 years.
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