Génot-Boulanger Volnay Rouge, Burgundy, France 2021
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Domaine Génot-Boulanger, led by Guillaume Lavollée and Aude Lavollée, focuses on producing elegant, terroir-driven wines from across the Côte de Beaune. The 2021 Volnay Rouge reflects the estates commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention, crafting wines that express the unique qualities of their vineyards.
- WINEMAKER: Guillaume Lavollée and Aude Lavollée.
- FARMING: Organic practices, focusing on sustainability and preserving soil health.
- VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir.
- TERROIR: Sourced from four plots located at the bottom of the hillside in Volnay, including vines planted in the 1950s and 1980s. The vineyard benefits from limestone bedrock and clay-rich soils.
- VINIFICATION: Fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak, with careful attention to maintain balance and finesse.
- TASTING NOTES: Floral aromas of rose petals and peonies, with a medium-bodied palate featuring red fruit, fine tannins, and hints of white pepper. Supple and elegant with a long finish. This wine pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, or soft cheeses
Domaine Génot-Boulanger, led by Guillaume Lavollée and Aude Lavollée, focuses on producing elegant, terroir-driven wines from across the Côte de Beaune. The 2021 Volnay Rouge reflects the estates commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention, crafting wines that express the unique qualities of their vineyards.
- WINEMAKER: Guillaume Lavollée and Aude Lavollée.
- FARMING: Organic practices, focusing on sustainability and preserving soil health.
- VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir.
- TERROIR: Sourced from four plots located at the bottom of the hillside in Volnay, including vines planted in the 1950s and 1980s. The vineyard benefits from limestone bedrock and clay-rich soils.
- VINIFICATION: Fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak, with careful attention to maintain balance and finesse.
- TASTING NOTES: Floral aromas of rose petals and peonies, with a medium-bodied palate featuring red fruit, fine tannins, and hints of white pepper. Supple and elegant with a long finish. This wine pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, or soft cheeses