Jasper on Terroir: Volnay 1er Cru
Hosted by Jasper Morris MW
‘Volnay is my wine,’ says Jasper Morris MW, our lead for this masterclass dedicated to one of Burgundy’s red-wine treasures; certainly, the fragrance and gossamer touch of Volnay can leave an indelible impression.
Starting out among the vines, Morris unpicks the intricacies of Volnay’s sloped premier cru vineyards, some laced with limestone, others sitting on beds of clay.
To further elucidate their distinguishing marks and individual charms, we’re introduced to a line-up of textbook Volnay from Morris’ most cherished spots including Clos des Chênes, Les Taillepieds, and the centenarian vines of Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s Champans.
Domaine Henri Boillot, Volnay Premier Cru, Les Fremiets 2017
Domaine Yvon Clerget, Volnay Premier Cru, Les Mitans 2017
Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay Premier Cru, Champans 2017
Domaine de Montille, Volnay Premier Cru, Les Taillepieds 2018
Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos des Chênes 2017
Domaine Matrot, Volnay Premier Cru, Santenots 2017