Bouchard Père & Fils : Volnay 1er cru "Frémiets Clos de la Rougeotte" Domaine Monopole 2014

Characteristics and tasting advice for Volnay 1er cru "Frémiets Clos de la Rougeotte" Domaine Monopole 2014 Bouchard Père & Fils

Tasting

Color

With a brilliant ruby hue, this wine reveals subtle garnet highlights.

Nose

The bouquet reveals delicate red fruit fragrances, accompanied by floral notes of violet and vegetal touches of redcurrant. Spicy nuances brought by aging complete this aromatic palette harmoniously.

Palate

On the palate, this Volnay 1er cru "Frémiets Clos de la Rougeotte" Domaine Monopole 2014 charms with its freshness and fine breadth. The palate unfolds with a refined energy, supported by delicate, slightly astringent tannins. Aromas of black cherry and licorice mingle with spicy oaky notes, creating a remarkable balance between body and structure. The warm finish leaves a lingering impression of fruit and spice.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with roasted and glazed poultry, sauced meats, or pressed cheeses. It also elegantly complements more exotic dishes such as a meat or poultry tagine with mild spices.

Serving and cellaring

Volnay 1er cru "Frémiets Clos de la Rougeotte" Domaine Monopole 2014 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 14 and 16°C. Aeration for about 30 minutes in a decanter helps fully reveal its aromatic complexity. This wine can be cellared until around 2026.

An exceptional Burgundian monopole from the climat Frémiets in Volnay

The estate

Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, a fabric merchant, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of the largest estates in Burgundy, with 130 hectares spread across the Côte d'Or, including 12 hectares in Grand Cru and 74 hectares in Premier Cru. Owned by Artémis Domaines (Pinault-Henriot family) since 2022, the estate underwent a major restructuring in 2024 with the creation of Domaine des Cabottes and the overhaul of Bouchard Père & Fils. Led by Frédéric Engerer and Jean-Marc Pistre, the estate is abandoning its négociant activity to focus exclusively on its own vines, entering biodynamic conversion starting in 2026, with organic certification obtained in 2025.

The vineyard

Clos de la Rougeotte is a monopole of Bouchard Père & Fils located within the climat Les Frémiets in Volnay. This exclusive parcel benefits from a southeast exposure and sits on clay-limestone soils with a stony subsoil. This particular geological composition gives the wines remarkable finesse and a distinctive aromatic complexity.

The vintage

The year 2014 was marked by a cool, wet summer, followed by a beautiful month of September. These climatic conditions made it possible to obtain grapes at optimal ripeness, giving rise to fresh, elegant, precise wines, typical of Burgundian.

Vinification and aging

The harvest is carried out by hand with rigorous selection of the bunches. Vinification of Volnay 1er cru "Frémiets Clos de la Rougeotte" Domaine Monopole 2014 begins with partial destemming, followed by fermentation in small vessels for precise temperature control. Maceration lasts 15 to 20 days, promoting optimal extraction of aromatic and tannic compounds. After gentle pressing, the wine is aged for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, 30 to 40% of which are new.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.