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Olivier Leflaive Frères Volnay 1er Cru Mitans 2017

About

In the old French language, “Mitans” means the middle, therefore a vineyard located in the middle of the slope.

Terroir

It is a small terroir with clayey limestone soil, drained because of gravel in depth. Famous as one of the best climats from the village, ‘Mitans produces fleshy and racy wines, worth ageing’. Our supply comes from two plots and one of them is more than hundred-year-old.

Vinification

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness 50 % whole berries, 50 destemmed grapes Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 16 days 17 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)

Tasting Notes

With a nose of red berries, violette and prune, soft and elegant tannins, les Mitans present a distinguished wine, largely known in the village of Volnay.

Food Pairing

Ideal with red meat cooked in sauce, game animals, eggs called 'oeufs en meurette' and most cheeses.

Appellation

Volnay 1er Cru

Winemaker

Solène Panigai

Time in Barrel

17 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank)

Barrel Wood Type

100% oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)

Soil

Calcareous clay

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Aging Potential

2021-2031

Vineyard Acreage

3,98 ha

Average Vine Age

80

Sizes Available

750 ML

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