Domaine Henri Delagrange - Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes 2018
Price: $78.95
| Producer | Domaine Henri Delagrange |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Cote de Beaune |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 08387 |
Domaine Henri Delagrange Description
The Delagrange coat of arms dates back to 1570, and the family has owned vineyards in the Cotes de Beaune ever since. Didier Delagrange is the sixth generation vintner at the estate to bottle the family’s wines. At the border between the villages of Volnay and Pommard, where a good part of the Domaine's vines are situated, there exists one of the most interesting geological contrasts in all of Burgundy. Here, the slopes of Volnay produce Pinot Noir that is lacy, delicate and fragrant. A few hundred feet away, where the slopes flatten out, the soils of Pommard yield Pinot with great muscle and concentration.
Delagrange owns 14 hectares of vines in the communes of Volnay, Pommard, Aloxe Corton, Meursault and Haute Cote de Beaune. The famous 1er Cru "Clos des Chenes" of Volnay totals 15ha of vines, and Didier boasts one of the best plots located right in the center. The philosophy and practice at Delagrange is that the majority of the work is done in the vineyard. We hear this time and time again. However, the amount of manual labor that Didier performs in his vineyards is remarkable. Leaves are thinned by hand multiple times to remove those that shade the bunches; and canopies are trellised unusually high to counteract the severe lower thinning so that photosynthesis isn't stunted.
TASTING NOTES: With a beautiful ruby color, its color appears luminous and very intense. On the nose, a delicate scent of violet awakens the senses, followed by delicate aromas of red fruits (wild strawberries, cherries) and sweet spices. On the palate, its tannins are silky, velvety and elegant. Very charming, this Volnay is simply irresistible.
FOOD PAIRING: Game birds and delicate meats will be the ideal partners for this Volnay: roast guinea fowl, almost veal with morels will give it thanks. It will gladly accompany a mild cheese such as Comté or Chaource.
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