Domaine Frey Volnay 2020

Elegant & Ethereal

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Nestled at the foot of the hillside in Aloxe-Corton, Château Corton Frey stands as one of Burgundy’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the late 19th century atop 15th-century cellars, this historic estate is the region’s most photographed site after the Hospices de Beaune. Legend holds that Emperor Charlemagne once owned vineyards here in the 8th century, planting Chardonnay to preserve the whiteness of his beard.

The estate’s seven hectares span thirteen prestigious appellations, forming part of Burgundy’s intricate mosaic of climats, where the expression of terroir has been honed over centuries. Under the ownership of Caroline Frey, a highly regarded oenologist and winegrower, Château Corton Frey brings together Burgundian tradition with a sustainable, precision-driven philosophy. With intentionally limited production, each wine is crafted to reflect the purity and character of its origin.

An area that's considered by some to produce the finest red wines of the Côte de Beaune, Volnay is perched high on narrow, steep slopes, where vines have been cultivated for centuries and benefit from ample space to thrive.

Elegant and ethereal, this village wine opens with pure fruit aromas of cherry and wild raspberry, lifted by fragrant peony and rose petal notes, with hints of gently unfolding spice. Juicy yet refined on the palate, it shows textbook balance between its supportive structure and intensity of flavour. Immensely enjoyable, it finishes long, with defined and lingering fruit.

Aging potential: 5 to 15 years