Pousse D'Or Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pousse D'Or
Label Name:
 
Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 89-91; Stephen Tanzer/Vinous 91; Burghound 90; Decanter 90

Tasting Note
Aromas of violets, dark cherry, plum and black raspberry with subtle chocolate and mineral notes. Medium-bodied, fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a dusty, saline finish with long, savory black-fruit persistence.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon. Asian: miso-glazed cod, char siu pork, duck pancakes/Peking duck, shiitake ramen or soy-ginger salmon.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; cold soak, ~3-week maceration; partial destemming; malolactic fermentation; aged ~15–18 months with ~30% new French oak; often bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Pousse d'Or (Volnay) — historic estate owned by Patrick Landanger since 1997 (now Benoît joined); ~17 ha across Côte de Beaune/Côte de Nuits with biodynamic/sustainable practices.