VOLNAY LES COMBES 2019 (Domaine Maillard)

PLANTING DATE: N/A.

LOCATION: Lieu-dit Les Combes. Located right on the border of the Meursault commune, it sits at the bottom of the slope, in an area where the terrain flattens slightly at the mouth of a small valley (a "combe", hence its name). Although it is a "Village" appellation, the proximity to Meursault gives the wine a certain fullness on the palate that is not necessarily found in wines from the more northern sectors of Volnay.

EXPOSURE: East/South-East. The vines capture the first rays of the sun at dawn and benefit from a more progressive warmth in the afternoon. This favors a slow ripening of the berries, guaranteeing the freshness and acidity essential to the elegance of a Volnay.

TERROIR : Its position at the foot of the slope provides a deep soil rich in marl and marly limestone, composed of limestone scree mixed with red clays. The presence of gravel ensures sufficient drainage for the Pinot Noir, producing Volnays renowned for their roundness and accessibility in their youth.

"2019 is a beautiful, savory, and perfectly balanced vintage! The fruit is vibrant, lifted by lightly roasted peppery notes, with that little touch of violet typical of the appellation. Endowed with a silky texture and incredibly fine tannins, this Volnay has everything to please!"