Volnay Premier Cru Les Fremiets

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.
• Pate en croute lyonnais Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
  The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
• Saucisson de Lyon Find saucisson de lyon on TableJourney →
  Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.

History

Les Fremiets is Comte Armand's Volnay premier cru, a silkier foil to its Pommard.

1. 1994 — Volnay holdings added

Facts

Producer

Domaine du Comte Armand

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

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