Wine:

Already well opened, with a nicely spicy and fresh raspberry nose, the 2018 Red Volnay is a very elegant wine, which offers a wide aromatic palette and a suave and charming palate. Without overpowering, it remains in a very pleasant register that honors the quality of the village of Volnay. A wine to be drunk within 5 years and which will gain depth over the next few years. Serve it preferably with white meat or poultry. Rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Purchase of grapes from selected partners, maceration of 2 to 3 weeks.
Aged for 14 to 18 months in oak barrels, 20% of which are new.

Color:

Garnet red of medium intensity.

Nose:

Very nicely spiced, open on aromas of raspberries.

Palate:

Suave and elegant on a wide aromatic palette, this wine with a charming profile will seduce you by its delicacy and its depth to come.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Game terrine, jugged hare à la royale, roasted quail.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

One of Burgundy’s flagship wineries, adored by pinot noir aficionados around the world, Joseph Drouhin is still managed by the same inventive and dynamic family. Its quality is unmatched and the estate has earned the well-deserved recognition of obtaining two stars in the prestigious RVF Guide, which places it among the best french wines. 


Adhering to organic and biodynamic winemaking and precise vinification, this estate is a label of excellence. One of the greatest in Burgundy that brings the same passion and level of excellence to each wine, from the “simple” Village to the Grand Cru.