Volnay

Question 1

4 distinctions of Volnay wines

Answer 1

1) Considered by many to be Côte de Beaune’s finest red
2) 50% of production is premier cru
3) More ancient descriptions than any other Burgundy wine
4) Unique history of Royal patronage

Question 2

What royalty once owned the Caillerets vineyard in Volnay?

Answer 2

Philippe the Bold, Duke of Burgundy

Question 3

Number of grands crus and premier crus in Volnay

Answer 3

0 grands crus, 29 premiers crus

Question 4

The style of Volnay is often associated with that of which Côte de Nuits AOC?

Answer 4

Chambolle-Musigny

Question 5

3 things which make the wines of Volnay so consistent?

Answer 5

1) 50% of production is premier cru
2) high-quality terroir with considerable uniformity
3) high standards of local producers

Question 6

3 climats in the village of Meursault whose reds are labelled Volnay premier cru

Answer 6

Santenots, Clos des Santenots, and Les Santenots Dessous, all are labelled either Volnay premier cru or Volnay-Santenots premier cru

Question 7

For what soil is Volnay known?

Answer 7

limestone