Of relatively recent history, the domaine has risen to major prominence in the world of collectible wines, achieving stratospheric ratings in the wine guides and being hailed as one of Burgundy’s most promising estates. Respect for terroir is evident in over 20 years of biodynamic farming, initiated under Pascal Marchand and followed by Pierre Vincent (now at Domaine Leflaive), who guided the domaine toward more ethereal wines of delicacy and purity of fruit — a direction maintained today by Sylvie Poillot.
The domaine’s vineyard holdings are impressive, with a special highlight on Clos Blanc de Vougeot, considered by Jasper Morris MW to be the finest white wine of the Côte de Nuits.

Certified Organic (FR-BIO-01)

Domaine de la Vougeraie Volnay 2022

Volnay is synonymous with finesse in the Côte de Beaune, and this bottling from Domaine de la Vougeraie reflects the purity of that tradition. Sourced from three distinct parcels — En Robardelle, Les Petits Gamets and Ez Blanches/Clos des Chênes — all east-facing, this biodynamic Pinot Noir expresses the mineral elegance and floral delicacy typical of the appellation.

The 2022 harvest, picked on a “fruit day,” allowed for measured extraction: natural vinification with no added yeasts or enzymes, gravity-fed vatting, and 15 months of ageing in barrels (20% new). A vibrant, structured and refined red, combining aromatic depth with precision.

Technical Sheet

Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Volnay AOC
Producer: Domaine de la Vougeraie
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Parcels & Planting

• En Robardelle — 0.2597 ha (planted 1957/58)
• Les Petits Gamets — 0.2322 ha (planted 1986/87)
• Ez Blanches & Clos des Chênes — 1.0185 ha (planted 2014/15)
Exposure: East
Yield: 37.4 hL/ha
Farming: Certified biodynamic

Winemaking & Ageing

• Manual harvest
• Manual sorting in the vineyard and at the winery
• Total destemming
• Gravity-fed vatting
• Cold pre-fermentation maceration (5 days at 12–15 ºC)
• Total cuvaison: 19 days
• 2 pigeages + 1 gentle remontage per day
• Vertical pressing
• 15 months ageing in French oak barrels (20% new) + 1 month in stainless steel
• Barrel origin: Cîteaux and Tronçais
• Unfined, lightly filtered

Tasting Notes

Delicate aromas of raspberry, rose petals, black tea and wet stones. Fine, dry tannins integrated into a fresh, agile body. A balanced and vibrant Volnay, showing precision and beautifully harmonised mineral tension.

Suggested Pairings

• Grilled quail or partridge
• Spiced duck magret
• Black truffle risotto
• Washed-rind cheeses
• Vegetable-based gastronomy featuring mushrooms and beetroot