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Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, spice, earth
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
A silkier counterpoint to the Pommard, with red fruit, violet and a fine, savoury frame.
What it pairs with
- Coq au vin A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Pate en croute lyonnais The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
- Saucisson de Lyon Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.More wines for sausages →Find saucisson de lyon on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Volnay Premier Cru Les Fremiets
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Fremiets is Comte Armand's Volnay premier cru, a silkier foil to its Pommard.
- 1994Volnay holdings added
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Comte Armand · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Volnay, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 55 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
Frequently asked about Volnay Premier Cru Les Fremiets
What does Volnay Premier Cru Les Fremiets taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, spice, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A silkier counterpoint to the Pommard, with red fruit, violet and a fine, savoury frame.
When should I drink Volnay Premier Cru Les Fremiets?
Drink 8-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Volnay Premier Cru Les Fremiets?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Volnay Premier Cru Les Fremiets?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Volnay, AOC).
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