Volnay 1er Cru Le Ronceret – Domaine Pierre Vincent

Vineyard

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

Surface: 0.2073 ha

Planted: 1980

Soil: Very stony limestone clay, with little arable soil

Orientation: Southeast

The name Le Ronceret refers to a climat that once contained bushes and brambles (ronces in French) that had to be cleared before vines could be planted.

Vinification

50% whole bunch vinification

Cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by 15 days in vat

Aged in oak barrels (20% new) for 18 months, then racked into stainless steel vats before bottling​.