Douhairet Porcheret Volnay 1er Cru En Champans 2018

Domaine History

Based in Monthélie, Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret has a history spanning more than 300 years. André Porcheret took charge in 1989; his granddaughter Cataldina joined in 2004 and now leads the estate with Vincent.

Terroir

En Champans lies in Volnay, in the Côte de Beaune, at about 300 metres altitude. The 2018 technical sheet describes shallow, stony red-brown soil and an east to south-east exposure.

Winemaking

For the 2018 wine, the vineyard was farmed under sustainable practices certified HVE Level 3, with soil cultivation and manual harvesting. The grapes were manually sorted and destemmed, then fermented and macerated in temperature-controlled tanks. The wine was aged for 18 months in traditional Burgundy barrels, 10% of which were new.

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby with light garnet reflections. Aromas of violet, redcurrant and cherry develop towards spice, game and cooked prune with age. Its concentration and complexity are delicate and nuanced. Direct in flavour and approachable early, it is fresh on the attack and warm on the finish, with a vivid impression of biting into ripe fruit.

A precise Volnay Premier Cru combining floral and red-fruit aromas with freshness, concentration and finesse.

Pairing

Pair with wild duck, beef fillet in brioche, or truffled poularde.