# Volnay Premier Cru Fremiet (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Marquis d'Angerville
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €144
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** wet stones, red plum, earth, red cherry, raspberry, vanilla, cloves, leather, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville's Volnay Premier Cru Fremiet from the 2022 vintage is a testament to the domaine's long-standing heritage and commitment to quality. Located in the esteemed Volnay appellation of Burgundy, the Fremiet vineyard is distinguished by its steep slopes and shallow, mineral-rich soils, contributing a unique character to the Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage, marked by a warm and dry growing season, yielded grapes that express ripeness balanced with notable freshness. Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, a family estate since 1804, is recognized for its pioneering spirit in estate bottling and its dedication to biodynamic viticulture, aiming to produce wines that are both profound and true to their origin.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard sits on steep slopes with shallow, marly soils.
- Domaine has practiced biodynamic farming for decades.
- Family history in winemaking dates back to 1804.
- Known for a distinct minerality, often described as 'salty'.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ to full body and refined tannins complement the richness of proteins like duck, lamb, and beef, while its acidity cuts through fattiness. Earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with mushrooms and root vegetables, and its fruit profile can echo berry-based sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Marquis d'Angerville's Volnay Premier Cru Fremiet begins with biodynamically farmed grapes. In the cellar, all grapes are de-stemmed, and fermentation occurs without pigeage, a traditional technique that promotes gentle extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 to 18 months, predominantly in used oak barrels, with a minimal proportion of new oak (10-15%) to preserve the purity of the fruit and terroir expression. The 2022 harvest was conducted early due to warm conditions, with careful attention paid to selecting the optimal picking date to ensure balance in the final wine.