Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru En Caillerets red 2017

Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru En Caillerets  red 2016

Sun exposure : East

Soil : Substoil of Argovian limestone marl with Bathonian clay-limestone scree in places. The terroir is perfect for winegrowing for many reasons, such as the slope (good for drainage), gravel content (ensures permeability), and minerals found in the clay.

Grape varieties : 100% Pinot Noir.

When planted : 50% in the 1976, 27% in 1989 and 23% in 2003

Vineyard : No pesticides are sprayed on the vines ans only organic fertilizers are used. The land is ploughed to aerate and enrich the soil, and weedkillers are avoided.

Winemaking : The grapes are handpicked, put into small crates, then sorted in the cellar and completely destemmed. They are then cold-macerated for 7 days and fermentes under temperature-controlled conditions. The clap is punched twice a day, and the wine stays on the skins for a total of 21 days.

Ageing : The wine is aged on the lees in oak barrels (30% new) for 15 months. Malolactic fermentation tends to take place fairly late, and the wine is clarified naturally without fining or filtration. Gravity flow is used for racking and bottling.

Tasting notes : Open bouquet with vanilla hints, the palate is complex with great and very deep aromatic richness, a well balanced wine complex and fat.