2025 Technical Specifications

Region Volnay
Harvest Dates Harvest began in Volnay on 26 August 2025.

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2030-2035
Region Volnay
Barrel Size 350
Production Details Jasper Morris assessed the wine as a barrel sample in December 2024; the sampled lot comprised three 350 L barrels.
Tasting Notes Mid-ruby to crimson; refined bouquet with alpine-strawberry character and a silky, persistent finish.
Critics Ratings 92

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.4%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region Volnay
Soil Rocky soils in upper-slope ez blanches; deeper clay soils in ez echards below roncerets.
Sites Ez Blanches and Ez Echards, split evenly
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The grapes were partly destemmed and received a cold soak before fermentation, with both punching down and pumping over. At the barrel-sample stage, spring bottling without fining or filtration was planned.
Tasting Notes Violet-scented blackberry fruit, firm tannic grip and notable density.
Critics Ratings 93

Producer Information

Address
Domaine Hubert Lignier, Chais au Grand Cedre, 13 route nationale 74, 21220 Morey-Saint-Denis, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 51 87 40
Owner
Laurent Lignier
Cellarmaster
Laurent Lignier

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