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Volnay wine appellation
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Wine appellation
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Reviewed By
Sue Dyson and Roger McShane
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Country:
France
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Volnay is a wine appellation in the Burgundy region of France which includes 30 Premier Cru climats in the communes of Meursault and Volnay just south of the city of Beaune. It was elevated to AOC status in September 1937. The production of red wines only is permitted in this appellation.The red wines are produced from Pinot Noir with the optional addition of small quantities of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. The wines of Volnay are highly prized for their elegance and lighter colour and beautiful aromas derived from the oolitic limestone that dominates the steep slopes of this appellation.
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