Domaine des Terres de Velle : Volnay 1er cru "Le Ronceret" 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Volnay 1er cru "Le Ronceret" 2022 from Domaine des Terres de Velle

Tasting

Nose
This wine captivates with a nose that combines complexity and a pleasant fruity intensity.

Palate
On the palate, the finesse of the fruity aromas harmonizes with silky tannins and a subtle mineral touch, giving this precise wine a remarkable aging potential.

A remarkable Volnay premier cru

The property

It was in 2009 that Sophie and Fabrice Laronze decided to settle in Auxey-Duresses to create the Domaine des Terres de Velle. Driven by the principles of organic farming and biodynamics, they cultivate their 6-hectare vineyard with deep respect for nature and its rhythm. Manual harvests at optimal maturity, minimalist winemaking, and a demanding and artisanal approach, the estate gives birth to wines of great purity.

The vineyard

This plot, nestled just under the prestigious Premier Cru Les Champans, rests on a clay-limestone soil scattered with pebbles and not very fertile. The 35-year-old vine benefits from an ideal southeast exposure.

Vinification and aging

The grapes, meticulously hand-picked and placed in small 12-kilo crates, are carefully transported to the winery. After destemming, the berries undergo a cold maceration in stainless steel tanks, followed by a natural fermentation of 7 to 10 days, monitored daily by punching down and pumping over operations. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new, where malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. After aging for 16 to 18 months, it is bottled without filtration, respecting the favorable phases of the lunar calendar.

Grape variety

Pinot noir (100%)