Domaine Genot-Boulanger Volnay 2021

Winemaker's Tasting Notes: The nose is spicier than that of Pommard, with immediate notes of clove and pepper mingling with hints of wild berries. The fruit gradually emerges with aeration. The flavor matches the aromas: the wine is beautifully full-bodied, with crisp tannins and a vibrant energy; it's the energy of Volnay speaking, and the wine is both structured and lively: molto vivace, as musicians say—it will set the perfect tempo for the finest roasted poultry.

About the Winery: Guillaume and Aude Lavollée represent the fourth generation of vignerons at Génot-Boulanger. Their wines are produced exclusively from estate-owned vineyards, located along all three Burgundy côtes, from Chambolle Musigny, down to the domaine in Meursault, and on to Mercurey. With 22 hectares, Génot-Boulanger is one of only a few family-owned Burgundian domaines to produce such a diverse range. (They produce wine from over 30 appellations!) Since 2008, Guillaume and Aude have worked painstakingly to improve the quality of their wines, converting to organic farming practices and experimenting with biodynamics. The domaine’s philosophy is “maximum work in the vineyards for minimum intervention in the cuverie.” This has translated to wines that are first and foremost true to their terroir.

Varietal: Pinot Noir.