Domaine Rossignol-Fevrier 2018 Volnay, Vieilles Vignes
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Domaine Rossignol-Fevrier 2018 Volnay, Vieilles Vignes
Old Vines Volnay from a family Domaine
Quick Taste
- 45 years minimum vine age
- Biodynamic, Demeter certified
- Family domaine five generations
- Limited!
About Domaine Rossignol-Fevrier 2018 Volnay, Vieilles Vignes
Since 1920, Domaine Rossignol-Fevrier has been estate-bottling the wines produced from their family vineyards. Five generations have cultivated their parcels in the center of the Cote de Beaune, with vineyards in Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, and Beaune. Today Frederic Rossignol farms 18 acres biodynamically, with Demeter certification since 2009.
Vineyards are planted with a density of 10,000 vines per hectare, with an average age of the vines a robust 40 years old. Cultivation is carefully biodynamic, with the soil worked regularly using special preparations to enhance plant vigor and prevent cryptogamic diseases.
Yields average 2.5 tons per acre, and each vine is limited to around eight bunches of grapes for even spacing on the vine. This assures complete ripening of the bunches, as well as a precise reflection of the characteristics of each particular terroir.
After selection, the red grapes are mostly destemmed before going into temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for the primary alcoholic fermentation. Depending on the quality of the vintage, a very fine harvest will see some whole clusters added to the vats for structure and complexity in the finished wine. Fermentation proceeds slowly in the cold cellar, and the tannic structure is managed by frequent tastings and occasional pigeage (punching down of the cap of skins and seeds) rather than pumping over.
After the alcoholic fermentation and a total cuvaison of 18 to 24 days (depending on regular tastings), the wines descend into barrels, with an average of 20% new oak, depending upon the appellation, structure of the wine, and quality of the vintage. The skins and seeds are lightly pressed to avoid breaking the seeds and extracting bitter tannins. The wines age in oak barrels between 10 and 15 months before bottling depending on their maturation. The red wines are bottled without filtration to preserve their vivacity and energy.
This Volnay is sourced from five different plots with a minimum vine age of 45 years. It shows a fine balance of fruit, acidity, and tannic structure as well as a pure expression of the terroir with bright strawberry, cherry and mineral notes along with an earthy/smoky undertone.
Vineyards are planted with a density of 10,000 vines per hectare, with an average age of the vines a robust 40 years old. Cultivation is carefully biodynamic, with the soil worked regularly using special preparations to enhance plant vigor and prevent cryptogamic diseases.
Yields average 2.5 tons per acre, and each vine is limited to around eight bunches of grapes for even spacing on the vine. This assures complete ripening of the bunches, as well as a precise reflection of the characteristics of each particular terroir.
After selection, the red grapes are mostly destemmed before going into temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for the primary alcoholic fermentation. Depending on the quality of the vintage, a very fine harvest will see some whole clusters added to the vats for structure and complexity in the finished wine. Fermentation proceeds slowly in the cold cellar, and the tannic structure is managed by frequent tastings and occasional pigeage (punching down of the cap of skins and seeds) rather than pumping over.
After the alcoholic fermentation and a total cuvaison of 18 to 24 days (depending on regular tastings), the wines descend into barrels, with an average of 20% new oak, depending upon the appellation, structure of the wine, and quality of the vintage. The skins and seeds are lightly pressed to avoid breaking the seeds and extracting bitter tannins. The wines age in oak barrels between 10 and 15 months before bottling depending on their maturation. The red wines are bottled without filtration to preserve their vivacity and energy.
This Volnay is sourced from five different plots with a minimum vine age of 45 years. It shows a fine balance of fruit, acidity, and tannic structure as well as a pure expression of the terroir with bright strawberry, cherry and mineral notes along with an earthy/smoky undertone.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 13.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
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