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Volnay is a small appellation with only 904 acres of vineyards and a town of less than 500 inhabitants. However, for Burgundy enthusiasts, it is a gem. Clive Coates calls Volnay “one of the most delicious wines and one of the most rewarding communes of the Côte d'Or.” Robert M. Parker Jr. described Volnay as “the queen of the Côte de Beaune.” Volnay has always been attractive. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the powerful dukes of Burgundy acquired land there and built castles. The medieval town sits on a hillside above vineyards and the appellation is limited to red wines made from Pinot Noir. Although there are no Grands Crus, there are 35 Premiers Crus. Some critics say that Volnay's lighter soil, compared to that of Pommard to the north, makes Volnay wines more delicate and elegant than wines from neighboring appellations. Robert M. Parker Jr. wrote that Volnay has a “high-quality level of winemaking…The best Volnays possess an immense and seductive fruitiness and exuberance…”
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