Volnay - Pillot 2023

Name: Volnay - Pillot
Brand: Pillot
SKU: HERES-708156
Price: 74.94 EUR
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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Pillot
Name	Volnay
Variety	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2023
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, floral notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, traditional maceration
Region	Burgundy
Production area	Côte de Beaune
Country	France
Type	Red wine
Aging	12-18 months
Type of cask	French oak barrels
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	3-10 years
Pairing	Red meat, poultry, soft cheeses

Descrizione

Volnay - Pillot is born in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, a territory famous for its elegant and refined Pinot Noir. This wine best expresses the typicality of the Volnay appellation, characterized by a harmonious balance between floral delicacy and soft structure. The Pinot Noir grape, grown on limestone-clay soils, gives a complex aromatic profile where notes of rose, cherry, and red fruits intertwine, accompanied by spicy nuances and light earthy traces.

The winemaking method involves controlled fermentations and aging in oak barrels that soften the tannins without losing freshness and finesse. The result is a wine of great elegance, with a slim body and a velvety persistence that makes it ideal to accompany white meats, mushroom-based dishes, and soft cheeses. Long and enveloping, Volnay - Pillot is a true jewel of Burgundy that captivates with its grace and depth.

The winery

Domaine Pillot (Romain & Simon) – Winery in Borgogna (Côte Chalonnaise - Mercurey)

Discover the story and wines of Domaine Pillot (Romain & Simon).

A family-owned winery in Mercurey (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy) led by Romain and Simon Pillot; producing traditionally styled red and white wines with village-level labels and some Premier Cru.

Region: Borgogna (Côte Chalonnaise - Mercurey)

Country: Francia

Grapes: Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, Gamay

Production on 17 hectares in the Côte Chalonnaise. Range that includes regional Burgundies, Village wines and Mercurey 1er Cru. Winemaking method declared as traditional, with manual harvesting in many parcels. Annual production listed on the website: approximately 900 hl. Winery run by Romain & Simon Pillot.

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Winery history

The Pillot family has been established in the Côte Chalonnaise for several generations: the company's website records six generations of winegrowers and viticultural activity on these hills for around 150 years. Bottles have been marketed since the 1960s, and the winery, with parts dating to the 18th century, was renovated in the 1990s. Romain and Simon are listed as the current managers, who officially took the reins of the estate in 2024.

Production philosophy

The estate highlights the passing down of family knowledge, a traditional winemaking approach, and meticulous vineyard care to express the character of Mercurey's terroirs. Traditional practices are combined with modern equipment and careful attention to the quality of the vineyard parcels.

Terroir and vineyards

Vineyards located in the Mercurey area in the Côte Chalonnaise, with parcels in crus such as 'Clos des Montaigus' and 'En Sazenay', and vineyards facing southeast on the area's typical clay-limestone soils.