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2023 Château de la Crée Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Angles

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Perched high on the Côte de Beaune, Volnay - a narrow and steep village with ample space for the vines - lies against the mountain, forming a gentle curve in the orientation of the slopes, from east to southeast. Our vines within the “Clos des Angles” are classified as Premier Cru and thrive on soils rich in stones and clay.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Pinot Noir

VARIETAL

100% PINOT NOIR
Appellation

Volnay
Harvest Date

9/3/2023
Bottling Date

3/19/2025
Barrel Aging

14 months
Alcohol %

13

Château de la Crée Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Angles Pinot Noir

Winemaker Tasting Notes

The bouquet is floral (subtle notes of rose and hibiscus), mineral and indulgent (cherry, clafoutis). The palate is airy, sapid, with present but well-incorporated tannins, leading to a silky finish.

Vintage Notes

The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines’ growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.

Volnay

Facing southeast due to its unique orientation, these vineyards have been cherished and cultivated for centuries, supplying esteemed entities like the Knights of Malta and the Dukes of Burgundy. Volnay is a village and appellation that stands just south from Pommard and Beaune. It is very distinctive from its neighboring appellations for its rather fruity and gentle body, recognized as one of the most elegant appellations in Burgundy. During the 18th century, Volnay was considered the finest wine of the southern Côte d’Or, and it still enjoys a prestigious reputation among Burgundy aficionados today.

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