Pierre Vincent : Volnay Village "Ez Blanches" 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Volnay Village "Ez Blanches" 2023 from Pierre Vincent

Tasting

Colour
The wine shows a deep and shiny red colour.

Nose
Elegant and complex, the nose opens with aromas of black cherry, raspberry and violet. The bouquet also reveals subtle vegetal notes accompanied by nuances of sweet spices.

Palate
The palate presents a medium structure with juicy red fruit mixed with hints of white pepper. The tannic structure is light and freshness is clearly present. The mineral finish adds depth and complexity to the whole.

Food pairing
This Volnay pairs perfectly with duck, goose and feathered game.

Service and storage
The Volnay Village "Ez Blanches" 2023 is ideally served at a temperature of 15-16°C.

A red wine from Volnay that ideally expresses Burgundian elegance

The Producer
Founded in 2009 under the name Domaine des Terres de Velle, the estate was acquired by the Solexia Group in July 2023 and renamed Domaine Pierre Vincent in 2024. Owned by Hervé Kratiroff and Eric Versini, it is managed by Pierre Vincent, the former General Manager of Domaine Leflaive. Located in Auxey-Duresses in the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, this seven-hectare estate cultivates sixteen prestigious appellations, including Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru and several Premiers Crus. Its vines, averaging 58 years old, are gradually being converted to biodynamic farming and produce confidential micro-cuvées of fewer than 900 bottles.

The Vineyard
The Ez Blanches climat is located above the famous Clos des Chênes at an altitude of up to 350 meters at the edge of the forest, on the border with Monthélie. The estate cultivates a tiny plot of 0.34 hectares, planted in 1959 on this Volnay terroir. The name of the lieu-dit, recorded as early as 1507 as "En Belange", refers to a pure spring and very limestone-rich soil. "Ez" is the medieval contraction of "En les", meaning "In the white lands". The soils consist of very calcareous marls and benefit from a south-east exposure. The vineyard is currently in conversion to organic farming.

Vinification and Aging
The Volnay Village "Ez Blanches" 2023 is vinified with 50% whole bunches. After a cold pre-fermentation maceration, vatting lasts for 15 days. Aging takes place for 18 months in 228-liter oak barrels with approximately 20% new oak. The wine is then racked into stainless steel tanks before bottling.

Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir