• Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley
  • Volnay 1er Cru Carelle Sous La Chapelle

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.31 ha (0.77 ac)
    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1996
    • Terroir: Mid-slope, southeastern exposition, sunny site that is sheltered from the wind. Red soil with solid limestone bedrock.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable, no herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
    • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, 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.

    Additional Info

    This vineyard is very close to Thomas’ heart (passed down from his grandfather); he refers to it as his ‘baby’.