Corton C. : Volnay Village 2018

Characteristics and tasting advice for Volnay Village 2018 Corton C.

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a bright ruby hue with garnet highlights, emblematic of Volnay’s elegance.

Nose

The nose reveals a delicate bouquet of fresh red fruits, notably cherry and redcurrant, accompanied by floral violet notes. Subtle hints of strawberry round out this refined aromatic expression.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its silky texture and medium-bodied structure, typical of the appellation. The palate shows lovely freshness with delicate tannins and a warm, lingering finish, offering a remarkable balance between fruit and minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This Volnay Village 2018 is an ideal match for roasted and glazed poultry, as well as feathered game prepared in a casserole or braised. It also pairs beautifully with dishes featuring wild mushrooms or aged cheeses with complex aromas.

Serving and cellaring

It is recommended to serve this Volnay Village 2018 at a temperature between 14 and 16°C to fully appreciate its aromatic qualities and fine texture.

An elegant, delicate Volnay from sustainable viticulture in Burgundy

The estate

Acquired in 2014 by the Frey family, Château Corton C. is a historic Burgundy estate located in Aloxe-Corton in the Côte de Beaune. Listed as a historic monument and built in the late 19th century over 15th-century cellars, the château is home to a seven-hectare vineyard spanning thirteen prestigious appellations. Under the leadership of the Frey family, the current owner, the estate began converting to organic farming, certified in 2021, and is gradually adopting biodynamic practices. In 2025, Delphine Frey assumed a leading role in the estate’s management, carrying forward the vision established by her sister Caroline.

The vineyard

This Volnay comes from plots located on the steep slopes of the Côte de Beaune, between 230 and 280 meters above sea level. The vines benefit from a southeast exposure on clay-limestone soils composed of oolitic limestone and schist. This distinctive geology, combined with the appellation’s specific microclimate, gives Volnay wines their feminine, delicate character, recognized since the 18th century.

The vintage

The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a wet winter and spring that replenished water reserves, followed by a hot, sunny summer. Exceptionally favorable summer conditions enabled optimal grape ripening, with no disease pressure and no climate-related damage. The Côte de Beaune particularly shone that year, producing balanced wines combining freshness with phenolic ripeness.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for this Volnay Village 2018 were harvested by hand and carefully sorted before meticulous destemming. Vinification took place in ovoid concrete vats equipped with temperature-control systems, allowing fermentation that respects the terroir’s characteristics. Aging lasted around fifteen months in French oak barrels, thirty percent of which were new, with the remainder made up of previously used barrels and small stoneware tanks, encouraging gentle micro-oxygenation.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir