2016 Volnay Domaine Glantenay G & Fils

📌 Description

Volnay 2016 – Domaine Glantenay is an elegant and structured Pinot Noir from a challenging yet high-quality vintage in the Côte de Beaune. The 2016 vintage, marked by low yields and excellent final ripeness, delivers a precise, balanced, and finely built wine. It beautifully illustrates Volnay’s natural delicacy combined with the concentration of a demanding vintage.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

A refined profile: red cherry, raspberry, red currant, violet, fine spices, and subtle forest floor notes.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Volnay (Côte de Beaune, France).

Clay-limestone soils bring finesse, tension, and elegance to this appellation, renowned for its delicate and expressive wines.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 14 and 15 °C (57–59 °F).

A light decant of 20 to 30 minutes may be beneficial.

⏳ Ageing Potential

12 to 20 years.

• 2023–2028: fresh fruit, fine tannins, vibrant energy.

• 2029–2036+: evolution toward tertiary notes (forest floor, fine leather, spice).

👁️ Appearance

• Color: bright ruby with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: clear and luminous.

• Legs: fine and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: delicate and expressive.

• First nose: fresh red fruits.

• Second nose: violet, sweet spice, subtle mineral touch.

👄 Palate

• Attack: supple and fresh.

• Structure: fine tannins, balanced acidity, lively tension.

• Dominant aromas: red fruits, delicate florals, light spice.

• Overall balance: harmonious and elegant.

• Length: persistent, fresh finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Roast poultry.

• Veal or tender pork.

• Light Burgundian cuisine.

• Mild soft cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

An elegant and precise Volnay highlighting finesse, freshness, and balance. A delicate yet structured wine true to the appellation’s style.