Pousse D'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos D'audignac 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pousse D'Or
Label Name:
 
Volnay 1er Cru Clos D'audignac
Vintage:
 
2011
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:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Aggregate/retailer and critic notes for Clos d'Audignac vintages commonly range 90–93 pts (sources include Vinous, Burghound, Wine Advocate for nearby vintages). TastingBook aggregate ~91 pts; Vivino user average ~4. 3/5

Tasting Note
Aromatic red and dark cherry, wild berry and spice with savory earth, licorice and subtle vanilla. Silk-textured palate, moderate tannins, mineral lift and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, mushroom-rich ramen or soba, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed; cold soak then ~3-week maceration on indigenous yeasts; aged ~15 months in French oak (≈30% new); typically bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Pousse d'Or is a historic Burgundy estate led by Patrick Landanger. Clos d'Audignac is a Volnay 1er Cru monopole. The domaine moved toward biodynamic practices from 2013 and received Demeter certification later.