Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Soixante Ouvrees Magnum 2018 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or

Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, a prestigious Volnay estate with a history dating back to the 15th century, has been practicing organic viticulture since Patrick Landanger acquired it in 1997. Biodynamic farming was introduced in 2012, and Demeter certification was obtained in 2018. Clos des Soixante Ouvrées is a monopole vineyard located within the Caillerets plot, with nearly half of its vines planted in the 1950s. This offering is in magnum (1500ml), a bottle size that allows for slower, more graceful aging, making it a valuable wine for long-term cellaring.

Tasting Notes

The wine presents a deep ruby color. The glass reveals aromas of black cherry, cassis, licorice, spices, and mineral nuances. On the palate, a rich and deep fruitiness unfolds, characterized by fine-grained, gentle tannins and a silky texture. The concentration derived from old vines planted nearly half a century ago, along with the minerality from the unique calcareous and marl soils of this monopole vineyard, extends through the finish. Thanks to the slower aging curve of the magnum bottle, this wine possesses the potential for long enjoyment well into the 2030s and beyond.

Food Pairing

• Beef fillet with red wine sauce
• Duck confit
• Aged Comté cheese

Viticulture and Winemaking

• Acquired by Patrick Landanger in 1997, who undertook extensive facility renovations (after his passing in 2023, his son Benoît took over)
• Organic farming practiced since the acquisition, with biodynamic farming introduced to all vineyards in 2012
• Obtained Demeter certification in 2018
• Hand-harvested and sorted
• Destemmed, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks
• Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30% new oak)
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered, with operations carried out according to moon phases
• Clos des Soixante Ouvrées is a monopole vineyard located within Caillerets, adjacent to Meursault, with calcareous and marl soils
• Approximately half of the vines were planted in the 1950s, with the remainder planted in the 1980s

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol Content

Rating

Product Information

• Volume: 1500ml (Magnum)
• Type: Red, Medium-Full Bodied
• Region: France / Burgundy / Côte de Beaune / Volnay Premier Cru (Clos des Soixante Ouvrées, Monopole)
• Product Code: C18R1803M