The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru “Champans” from Domaine Jean Marie Bouzereau is a refined wine that epitomizes the elegance and finesse of Volnay’s premier crus. This vintage, with its aromatic richness and perfect balance, offers a delicate and complex tasting experience, ideal for lovers of fine Burgundy wines. This age-worthy wine promises beautiful evolution, showcasing the pure and authentic expression of Volnay’s terroir.
2018 Volnay 1er Cru "Champans" Domaine Jean-Marie Bouzereau
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The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru “Champans” from Domaine Jean Marie Bouzereau is a refined wine that epitomizes the elegance and finesse of Volnay’s premier crus. This vintage, with its aromatic richness and perfect balance, offers a delicate and complex tasting experience, ideal for lovers of fine Burgundy wines. This age-worthy wine promises beautiful evolution, showcasing the pure and authentic expression of Volnay’s terroir.
Winery: Domaine Jean Marie Bouzereau
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Volnay 1er Cru, Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Volnay (Premier Cru), Champans
Color: Red
Bottle Size: 0.75 L
Description
The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru “Champans” from Domaine Jean Marie Bouzereau is an elegant red wine from one of the most prestigious climates in Volnay, Côte de Beaune. Domaine Jean Marie Bouzereau is renowned for its traditional expertise and respect for terroir, producing refined and balanced wines. The “Champans” climate is famous for delivering wines of great finesse, combining elegance, structure, and rich aromatic depth. The 2018 vintage, marked by favorable weather conditions, produced rich and concentrated wines with remarkable balance.
Blend
This Volnay 1er Cru “Champans” is crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s noble grape variety. The “Champans” terroir allows for delicate wines with marked aromatic complexity and a refined tannic structure.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: A brilliant ruby red with garnet highlights, reflecting the wine’s concentration.
Nose: Elegant and complex, offering ripe red fruit aromas such as cherry and raspberry, accompanied by floral notes of violet and subtle spicy hints. Touches of undergrowth and licorice enrich the refined aromatic bouquet.
Palate: Silky and well-structured, with fine, supple tannins. Fresh red fruit flavors blend harmoniously with spicy and mineral notes, offering excellent depth. The texture is velvety, with a long, refreshing finish that perfectly balances the wine’s richness.
Aging Potential
The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru “Champans” from Domaine Jean Marie Bouzereau has strong aging potential. While enjoyable now for its expressive fruit and finesse, it will improve over 10 to 15 years, gaining complexity and subtlety with time.
Food Pairings
This Volnay 1er Cru “Champans” pairs beautifully with delicate red meats such as duck breast or filet of beef. It also complements roasted poultry, light sauced dishes, and matured cheeses like Brie or Camembert. Mushroom-based dishes, especially morels, will further enhance the wine’s complexity.
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