2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2025–2035 estimated optimum
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Groseilles
Soil Clay-limestone soils
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Vendor serving recommendation: 16–18°C. The full range is retained here rather than converted into a single serving_temp_c value.
Tasting Notes The Louvins 2022 note describes bright ruby color; red berries, cherry and raspberry; floral and nuanced spice notes; a slender attack, balanced acidity, fine tannins and silky texture; and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing Roast poultry, mushroom risotto, veal, Brillat-Savarin, moderately mature Époisses, Saint-Félicien or young Comté.
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Les Groseilles
Production Details Estate-wide 2021 context, not specifically assigned to Les Groseilles: harvesting ran from 23–29 September; pre-fermentation cold maceration lasted 10 days, with 12 days used in a couple of unidentified cases; the 2021 wines were bottled by December through four separate, wine-adapted bottlings.
Tasting Notes Bill Nanson, tasting at the domaine on 21 April 2023, described stony aromatics supported by fresh red fruit, a supple and comfortable texture, some creaminess and a delicious finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Region Les Groseilles
Production Details Burghound identifies the 2017 wine as coming from a 0.52-hectare parcel.
Tasting Notes Burghound, Issue 74 in April 2019 and scored 90–92, described a fresh, cool and restrained nose of red currant, lilac and rose petal; a caressing mouthfeel; vibrant, refined, medium-bodied flavors; and a youthfully austere, persistent finish.
2015 Technical Specifications
Region Les Groseilles
Tasting Notes Burghound, published 15 April 2017 and scored 91–93, described initial reduction followed by vibrant, mineral-inflected flavors, volume, complexity and a lingering, balanced finish. Stephen Tanzer for Vinous, January 2017 and scored 90–92, described bright ruby color; blackberry, kirsch, licorice, violet, black peppercorn and medicinal menthol; a sweet, pliant, fruit-driven palate with creamy crushed-berry flavors, ripe dusty tannins and a long aftertaste.
Producer Information
Website
Address
8 rue de la Chapelle, 21190 Volnay, Cote d'Or, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 21 61 33
Email
Owner
Patrick Landanger
Cellarmaster
Benoit Landanger