Chartron & Trebuchet Volnay 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chartron & Trebuchet
Label Name:
 
Volnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
typical critic range for Chartron & Trébuchet village Volnay wines: ~88–91 points (estimate)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with aromas of ripe cherry, violet and sweet spices. Silky palate of red berries, plum, light earth and subtle oak, framed by supple tannins and a fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, braised pork belly, lamb tagine.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification: cold pre-fermentation maceration, stainless-steel fermentation with pigeage/pumping over, followed by élevage in French oak barrels (short to moderate aging).

Vineyard Info
Chartron et Trébuchet, founded 1984 in Puligny-Montrachet, is a Burgundy négociant/producer (part of Le Grand Chais de France) making village wines from communes including Volnay and Gevrey-Chambertin.