Volnay 1er Cru Carelle Sous La Chapelle
At a Glance
- Size: 0.31 ha (0.77 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: Planted in 1996
- Terroir: Mid-slope, southeastern exposition, sunny site that is sheltered from the wind. Red soil with solid limestone bedrock.
- Viticulture: Sustainable, no herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
- Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, cooled to 14°C. 2-3 week ambient yeast fermentation in concrete or stainless steel tanks with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs. Aged 18 months on the lees in oak barrels (5-15% new). Racked in the spring and bottled one month later. No fining, no filtration. Minimal SO2.
Additional Info
This vineyard is very close to Thomas’ heart (passed down from his grandfather); he refers to it as his ‘baby’.
Wines
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White
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Red
- Bourgogne Pinot Noir
- Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Rouge
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- Volnay
- Volnay Vieilles Vignes
- Volnay Clos De La Cave
- Volnay 1er Cru Carelle Sous La Chapelle
- Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets
- Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes
- Pommard
- Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers
- Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Hauts