Volnay 1er Cru En L’Ormeau

It is a good companion for red meat, but also cold dishes including charcuteries and pâtés.

This Premier Cru is located next to the other Premier Cru Carelle sous la Chapelle, not far from Volnay Clos de la Barre, on the other side of the road. The vineyard, facing north-east and south-west is very small :0.12 hectares. The soil is made of clay and rather thick, it belongs to the same "vein" as the famous Premier Cru Bousse d'Or.

Matured in oak barrels for 15-18 months.

Grapes are destemmed and fermented in open vats.

The House of Louis Jadot has been producing exceptional Burgundy wines since its founding in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot. For the past 150 years Louis Jadot has continued as one of the great names of Burgundy and has gained international reputation for its superb red and white Burgundy wines. Louis Jadot is not only one of the largest producers of estate Burgundies of the Cote d'Or it is one of the most celebrated exporters of premium Burgundies owning close to 140 acres of vineyards from 24 of the most prestigious sites in Burgundy.