Volnay Premier Cru Les Fremiets by Domaine du Comte Armand

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 8 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage8 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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.
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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.

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.

1994: Volnay 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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