Olivier Leflaive Volnay 1er Cru Clos Des Angles

Olivier Leflaive is renowned for his excellent white and red wines from Burgundy. This Volnay from the Clos des Angles vineyard demonstrates his expertise. The wine presents a brilliant ruby ​​red hue with garnet highlights. The aroma is rich in sweet cherries, raspberries, dried herbs, red roses, forest floor, leather and a hint of smoke. The palate is full-bodied with a silky texture, lively acidity and well-balanced tannins. You will experience notes of dark cherries, violets, wet autumn leaves, crushed strawberries, truffle and subtle barrel spices. The finish is long, refreshing and velvety. Ideal with dishes of game or pink roast duck served with mushrooms and root vegetables.

The Premier Cru Clos des Angles vineyard is located below the town of Volnay, between the Frémiets vineyard and the Clos de la Barre. This terroir is notable for its elevated position, south-easterly exposure and well-drained calcareous clay soils. The proximity to Pommard is reflected in the character and structure of the wine.

The wine is made from 40-year-old vines, where the grapes are hand-picked and carefully sorted. After 100% destemming, the wine matures for 16 months, of which 13 months in oak barrels (30% new) and 3 months in steel tanks.