What place does Volnay hold in the Burgundy wine region featured here?

This selection includes only red wines from Volnay, in the Côte de Beaune, all classified as Village appellation wines. Pinot Noir is listed as the grape variety for 14 of the 15 wines. Volnay is one of the Burgundian appellations to explore in this selection.

Do the designations "Vieilles Vignes" and "Clos de la Cave" refer to Premier Cru wines here?

No: Delagrange Henri's Volnay "Vieilles Vignes" and Bouley Jean-Marc's Volnay "Clos de la Cave" are both listed as Village appellation wines. These names distinguish individual cuvées in the selection, but do not indicate a higher classification.

Which producers can you compare to discover Volnay from the 2021 vintage?

The 2021 vintage makes it possible to compare Volnay from Comte Armand and Rossignol Nicolas, as well as Delagrange Henri's Volnay "Vieilles Vignes." This trio offers an introduction to three producers while keeping the appellation and vintage the same.

What chronological reference points does this Volnay selection offer?

The vintages range from 2015 to 2023, with most of the wines from 2022: six out of fifteen. To explore an older vintage, Bouley Jean-Marc's 2019 Volnay is among the wines featured; at the other end of the range, Bouzereau Vincent is represented with a 2023 vintage.

Can you find the same Volnay in both a bottle and a magnum?

Yes, Delagrange Henri's 2022 Volnay "Vieilles Vignes" is available in a 75 cl bottle and a 150 cl magnum. Choose this cuvée to select between these two formats without changing producer or vintage.