{"title":"Volnay, Burgundy Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of the most elegant expressions of Pinot Noir in Burgundy, known for its silky texture, floral aromatics, and finely detailed structure. Situated in the Côte de Beaune, its Premier Cru vineyards produce wines that balance perfumed red fruit with limestone-driven finesse. These are highly refined, age-worthy Burgundies prized for their grace, purity, and quiet intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-comes-lafon-volnay-1er-cru-les-santenots-du-milieusomm2405-clfn21vlnsant-750","title":"2021 Comes Lafon, Volnay, 1er Cru \"Les Santenots du Milieu\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsk anyone for the greatest names of Burgundy and Domaine des Comtes Lafon will enter the conversation. While known for their intensely rich and precise whites, you better not sleep on this incredible Volnay bottling. It’s magical in every respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDominique’s 10 modest acres in “Santenots-du-Milieu” make up the majority of the Premier Cru. Looking at a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gourmethunters.es\/image\/maps\/Volnay-1er-Cru.jpg\" data-redactor-span=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emap of Volnay\u003c\/a\u003e, you’ll notice that all the “Santenots-” designated Premier Crus are located on Meursault’s side. Due to the soil similarities between these Premier Crus and Volnay, they are permitted to use Volnay on their labels, seeing as this is largely a Pinot Noir-growing commune. Soils here are limestone and red clay (more than you’d find in Volnay), and Comtes Lafon’s vines enjoy a great deal of age: on average they are 30 years old, but some plantings date to 1944. Dominique was an early converter to both organic and biodynamic farming so everything is meticulously farmed out by hand. After harvesting and twice sorting, the Pinot Noir is 100% destemmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts with a daily\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epigeage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(“punch-down”) regimen. After settling in temperature-controlled tanks, the newborn wine is transferred via gravity into French oak (33% new) where it ages on its fine lees for 22 months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the glass, Comte Lafon's “Santenots-du-Milieu” shows a brilliantly deep ruby core leading out to soft pink reflections on the rim. Lots of concentration is immediately apparent and the nose quickly confirms the ‘seriousness’ of this wine: dark-fruited, spice-tinged, and predominantly earth-driven. You can expect a waterfall of aromatics to pour out of the glass: black cherry, black raspberry liqueur, elderberry, blackcurrant, cedar undergrowth, aniseed, violet, rose petal, turned earth, damp clay, baking spice, and wild herbs. The wine is medium-plus bodied, but it envelops your entire palate, creating a full mouthfeel with structured, brawny tannins alongside energetic rushes of acidity. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis will age decades and decades. You should ideally stow this away for 3-5 years before it starts revealing its true colors, but for those who would like to experience this masterpiece now please decant a minimum of two hours before pouring into your largest Burgundy stems. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42579023691830,"sku":"SOMM2405-CLFN21VLNSANT-750","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021ComesLafon_Volnay_1erCruLesSantenotsduMilieu_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1721058864"},{"product_id":"2016-vincent-girardin-volnay-vieilles-vignessomm2502-grdn16vlnvv-750","title":"2016 Vincent Girardin, Volnay Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s not a lot more that I can add to this offer than what you see above in the name: Old Vines of Pinot Noir, grown in one of the most esteemed Burgundian villages–Volnay, with nine plus years of age and ready-to-rock, and all for just sixty bucks. Boom! Feel free to click and start loading up your cart now. All I can say is that after many mentions (aka complaints) of the rising costs for top tier Burgundy, we can finally say the opposite: How is this price so low?!? The Maison Vincent Girardin and their winemaker Eric Germain are highly respected, and with the possible exception of Chambolle-Musigny, there is no better terroir for elegant, floral, Pinot-to-the max wine heaven than Volnay. That’s the rub, grab what you can before it is gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1980 Vincent Girardin decided that he did want to toil in odd jobs at various familial connections, so instead he founded his own tiny estate by cobbling together five hectares of vines in the Côte de Beaune. He was able to slowly add to that, but the real breakthrough came when he began purchasing fruit from top tier vineyards whose owners were, for many reasons, losing interest or capacity to make their own wine. Large merchants had been purchasing finished wines to bottle and label themselves before taking to market for generations; in fact that arrangement was the dominant one in Burgundy for several centuries. But to purchase fruit using long-term vineyard leases was a niche activity that only a few large estates did, and no one was doing it at the artisanal level of Vincent Girardin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough always a meticulous farmer and steward of the vines, Vincent experimented with different philosophies in the cellar for a couple decades before hiring Eric Germain in the early 2000s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric insisted that the focus be on clean, low-intervention wines whose primary function was to showcase pure terroir transparency. That has now been the philosophy of Maison Vincent Girardin for two plus decades. In 2012 Vincent sold his estate and his label to the Compagnie de Vins d’Autrefois, a long time partner, but the Compagnie kept the exact same nine person team in place, including Eric of course, where they remain today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evillages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volnay comes from several old vines parcels, mainly the lieu-dits of “Les Lurets,” and “Les Gigottes.” The vines average 65-70 years now, and the small, tight clusters are packed with complexity and aromatic pizzazz. The fruit is partially de-stemmed and then fermented in steel tanks while undergoing very gentle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epigeage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before being racked into French oak barrels, about 15% of which are new, for about 14 months before being bottled according to lunar cycles, and without fining or filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe this classic Burgundy Pinot Noir in large bowl stems, at around 60 degrees after a good 60 minute decant. The 2016 vintage was a challenging one, with very low yields, but the fruit was powerfully structured and had excellent density, so although this beauty is already over nine years old it is still very youthful. But with air it opens beautifully with a nose bursting with cherries, all the cherries–Bing, Morello, Sour, cherry liqueur–and savory notes of dried rose petals, cocoa powder, mint, red licorice, baking spice, and earthy mushrooms. And as good as it is now, I am sure it will improve over the next five to ten years, so grab as much as you can fit in your cellar because this price is not likely to be seen again!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43452180987958,"sku":"SOMM2502-GRDN16VLNVV-750","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016VincentGirardin_VolnayVieillesVignes_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1738608939"},{"product_id":"2023-dominique-lafon-volnay-aoc-villagesomm2511-dlfn23-vlny-750","title":"2023 Dominique Lafon, Volnay AOC Village","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDominique Lafon needs no introduction to Burgundy lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Since taking the reins at Domaine des Comtes Lafon in 1985, he has become one of the undisputed masters of Chardonnay, elevating Meursault and the Côte de Beaune to cult status. Alongside Roulot and Coche, Lafon forms the holy trinity of white Burgundy, with wines that collectors chase worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage is already being hailed as a triumph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: radiant fruit, crystalline purity, and terroir expression sharpened by biodynamic farming. These wines are not négociant bottlings—they are pure Lafon, grown and vinified with the same rigor as his domaine holdings. While Chardonnay is Lafon’s jam, don’t sleep on the two Pinot Noir offerings. They are mineral-laden with plenty of cut and mouthwatering acidity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure Volnay perfume—red berries, violets, and a whisper of earth. Supple and graceful, this Pinot captures the soul of Volnay with Lafon’s hallmark precision. A bottle to drink now or cellar for added complexity. Traditional Lafon élevage, typically 12–18 months in barrel with modest new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress: James Suckling 94 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Perfumed and floral with cherries, dried strawberries, earth… plush mouthfeel, delicious now or for aging”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289983676470,"sku":"SOMM2511-DLFN23-VLNY-750","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DominiqueLafon_VolnayAOCVillage_2.png?v=1762553290"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-de-montille-volnay-en-champanssomm2603-ddm23ech-750","title":"2023 Domaine de Montille, Volnay \"En Champans\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe quintessential Volnay, \"En Champans\" strikes a perfect balance between power and finesse. It is incredibly fragrant with rose petals and raspberries, supported by a sturdy but fine-grained tannic backbone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious collectors understand that Domaine de Montille is more than an estate; it is the philosophical heartbeat of Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The family’s modern history was famously captured in the documentary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMondovino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the late, legendary Hubert de Montille stood as the fierce defender of terroir against the \"Parkerization\" and globalization of wine. Hubert’s unwavering commitment to purity and high-acid, long-lived wines set the stage for his son, Etienne de Montille, who took the helm in the late 90s. Etienne has since masterfully evolved the estate—transitioning to full biodynamic farming while refining the wines' textures to be more supple and aromatic in their youth, without sacrificing their legendary aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage at Montille is a masterclass in \"terroir transparency.\" This release is severely limited; we are navigating an allocation landscape of bottles, not cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Across the globe, these wines are vanishing into private cellars before they ever hit a shelf. For the true Burgundy enthusiast, this represents a rare opportunity to secure a vertical slice of Côte d'Or history from an estate that prioritized soul over scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritcal Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 92-95 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929393524790,"sku":"SOMM2603-DDM23ECH-750","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedeMontille_VolnayEnChampans.png?v=1773790941"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-de-montille-volnay-les-mitanssomm2603-ddm23lmi-750","title":"2023 Domaine de Montille, Volnay \"Les Mitans\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name of Volnay 1er Cru \"Mitans\" was derived from the word \"milieu\", which is middle in french as this vineyard is located mid-slope. Like Champans, there is a great diversity of soils and subsoils from one end of this cru to the other. 45-year-old vine average. According to many, Hubert de Montille put Mitans on the map. The Cru \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis known for its lacy texture and ethereal, feminine charm. This 2023 is a shimmering example of the appellation, offering a persistent, silky finish that lingers long after the last sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious collectors understand that Domaine de Montille is more than an estate; it is the philosophical heartbeat of Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The family’s modern history was famously captured in the documentary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMondovino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the late, legendary Hubert de Montille stood as the fierce defender of terroir against the \"Parkerization\" and globalization of wine. Hubert’s unwavering commitment to purity and high-acid, long-lived wines set the stage for his son, Etienne de Montille, who took the helm in the late 90s. Etienne has since masterfully evolved the estate—transitioning to full biodynamic farming while refining the wines' textures to be more supple and aromatic in their youth, without sacrificing their legendary aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage at Montille is a masterclass in \"terroir transparency.\" This release is severely limited; we are navigating an allocation landscape of bottles, not cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Across the globe, these wines are vanishing into private cellars before they ever hit a shelf. For the true Burgundy enthusiast, this represents a rare opportunity to secure a vertical slice of Côte d'Or history from an estate that prioritized soul over scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929403125814,"sku":"SOMM2603-DDM23LMI-750","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedeMontille_VolnayLesMitans.png?v=1773791142"},{"product_id":"2016-maxime-dubuet-boillot-volnay-sur-roughes-cote-de-beaunesomm2603-mdb16bur-750","title":"2016 Maxime Dubuet-Boillot Volnay Sur-Roches, Cote de Beaune","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-col pointer-events-auto max-w-threadContentWidth gap-md md:gap-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-md md:mt-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-md md:gap-lg w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"focus:outline-none\" id=\"radix-:r1e:-content-default\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-:r1e:-trigger-default\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" data-state=\"active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-md md:gap-y-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-y-lg flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\" id=\"markdown-content-99\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDomaine Maxime Dubuet‑Boillot is a one‑man, 5‑hectare project born from family inheritance in the heart of Volnay, where Maxime took over a handful of old parcels—including the climat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSur‑Roches\u003c\/strong\u003e—and launched his domaine with the explicit aim of channeling the village’s classic silk and perfume into transparent, terroir‑first Pinot Noir. His grandfather Pierre Boillot first worked these upper‑slope sites, and Maxime, after years alongside his uncle Philippe Boillot (another Volnay stalwart), struck out solo around 2016, farming organically with no‑dig methods and green manuring to keep the stony, mineral‑rich soils alive. The winery sits tucked into Volnay’s patchwork of family domaines, with a low‑key cellar setup emphasizing whole clusters, gentle extraction, minimal new oak, and low sulfur for wines that feel alive rather than engineered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Volnay Sur‑Roches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the domaine’s spiritual anchor: a village wine from the high, well‑drained climat just below premier cru Pitures Dessus, where white Oxfordian limestone and pebbles give Pinot Noir the lift, floral finesse, and red‑berry clarity Volnay is famous for. 2016 was a textbook year for the Côte de Beaune—balanced ripeness without excess, firm structure with vibrant energy—and Maxime’s early efforts here show a wine that’s now hitting its stride at 10 years old: bright raspberry and red cherry core, violet and rose notes, a faint stony minerality, silky tannins, and a finish that lingers with elegant tension rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIt’s a pure‑play Volnay from a rising Côte de Beaune star, with the floral lift and silk that make the village a lifelong obsession for Burgundy heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAt 10 years old, it’s hitting peak drinking window: vibrant fruit meets tertiary nuance, all from stony upper‑slope terroir that punches above village level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTiny production from a 5‑ha family inheritance, organic farming, and a no‑nonsense style that lets the Sur‑Roches limestone speak without wood or trickery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant for 30-60 minutes and pour in Burgundy stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eServe cool, 58–60°F, so the acidity pops and the tannins stay velvety without the fruit compressing or alcohol flashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 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A former automotive mechanic for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Maxime traded the pit crew for the vineyard in 2016, applying the same meticulous technical mastery to his family’s storied estate. The 2020 Volnay 1er Cru \"Carelle Sous La Chapelle\" is the definitive proof of his talent. Nestled in a mid-slope \"sweet spot\" neighboring the legendary En Champans, this site produces a Pinot Noir of crystalline clarity. By marrying his grandfather Pierre Boillot’s traditional wisdom with a modern obsession for soil health and minimal intervention, Maxime has crafted a wine that fires on all cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEthereal Grace meets Deep Precision\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage is a masterstroke of tension and balance, capturing the warmth of the Burgundian sun while maintaining breathtaking grace. 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Today, Didier Delagrange runs the show. He farms just under 11 hectares from Meursault to Corton with a simple, disciplined philosophy: healthy soils, hand harvesting, native fermentations, and restrained élevage that lets site and vintage lead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune is proof that serious Burgundy still exists at sane prices. Sourced from higher-elevation, limestone-rich slopes west of the Côte de Beaune, this cooler-climate Pinot delivers freshness, precision, and unmistakable Burgundian character. Modest oak, gentle extraction, and estate-grown fruit result in a wine that punches far above its classification—and far beyond its price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate-grown, sixth-generation Burgundy at a price point that’s nearly extinct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld‑vine village Pinot with tension, clarity, and classic Volnay delicacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure, no-makeup winemaking that drinks like “real Burgundy,” because it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly cool (55–60°F) to emphasize freshness and lift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a Burgundy bowl to highlight the wine’s aromatics and texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDuck breast with a morel, shallot, and red‑wine reduction, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRoast chicken with black truffle jus and confit shallots, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHerb‑crusted rack of lamb with breadcrumbs, garlic, and rosemary, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/volnay-vinyard.png?v=1774409217\" alt=\"Volnay, Burgundy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46076497461302,"sku":"SOMM2605-DHD21VVV-750","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021DomaineHenriDelagrange_VolnayVieillesVignes.png?v=1778700059"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-volnay-1er-cru-les-santenots-du-milieu","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay 1er Cru \"Les Santenots du Milieu\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003eIt is one of Burgundy’s great ironies that the most famous Volnay Premier Cru is actually located within the village boundaries of Meursault. 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