Wines Scheduled To Arrive In December

Thomas joined his father Jean-March Bouley at the family domaine with the goal of making it one of the finest in Volnay. He took over fully in 2012 and the ascendant path is being paved. He focuses much attention on the vineyard to encourage the vines to be at their peak. No fertilizer is used, no systemic treatments, no green harvesting, and hedging as late as possible after flowering. This gives him a greater number of smaller bunches, with a better skin-to-juice ratio. The goal is an equilibrium where each vine, younger or older, is producing high quality fruit. 

Steep slope behind the domaine, southeastern exposition. Well-draining, deep (7m), white-marl and sandy soil. 0-50% whole cluster, cooled to 14°C. 2-3 week ambient yeast fermentation in concrete or stainless steel tanks with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs. Aged 18 months on the lees in oak barrels (5-15% new). Racked in the spring and bottled one month later. No fining, no filtration. Minimal SO2.

Wines Scheduled To Arrive In December