Winery Notes

The 2024 Volnay Premier Cru "Clos des 60 Ouvrées" from Domaine La Pousse d'Or already promises to establish its elegance among the great red wines of Burgundy. Under this appellation, and bolstered by the renown of this particular terroir, this wine enjoys a reputation for excellence, thanks to meticulous winemaking, generally characterized by respect for the fruit and balance, and aging designed to enhance the finesse of the terroir without weighing it down. The methods employed in this prestigious part of the Côte de Beaune often emphasize gentle extraction, which preserves the typical aromatic expression of the village, ranging from tangy red fruits and violets to subtle hints of forest floor.

Volnay is a jewel of Burgundy, a region that benefits from a continental climate, characterized by cold winters, hot summers, and a significant temperature variation, highly conducive to the slow and full ripening of the grapes. The clay-limestone soils, sometimes stony and well-drained, of the "Clos des 60 Ouvrées" vineyard give the wine its complexity and finesse. Historically, Volnay is known for producing some of the most feminine wines in Burgundy, combining elegance and depth. The "Clos des 60 Ouvrées," a monopole of Domaine La Pousse d'Or, particularly embodies this refined and mineral character.

At the table, this Volnay Premier Cru excels with refined, regional cuisine. It will enhance dishes such as roast veal fillet with mushrooms, pigeon with peas, or duck breast with cherries. To stay true to Burgundian tradition, pair it with parsley ham or beef bourguignon, but choose light sauces so as not to mask the delicacy of its tannins.

To fully reveal its aromatic range and preserve its freshness, serve this wine at an ideal temperature of 15 to 17°C, after decanting if the wine is still very young. It will gain in harmony after a few years of aging, but can already be enjoyed for the fruitiness of the vintage.