Volnay
1er Cru
La Carelle Sous Chapelle
"En Carelle Sous Chapelle" refers to the old chapel located down from the village on the road that leads to Monthélie. Additionally, the term "carelle" (latin. quadrus : square) refers to the shape of the parcel.
Today's style remains faithful to Hubert's classic and terroir-driven approach, with greater aromatic expression, silkier and more unctuous textures in the reds, allowing them to drink earlier, without compromising their ability to age. The domaine is known in Burgundy for using a significant proportion of whole clusters that varies from one to cuvée to another depending on the plant material and the vintage.
Organic since 1995 and biodynamic since 2005. All our wines are certified by Ecocert.
2022 embraces both quality and generosity, and reveals a vibrant and incredibly seductive profile with crunchy fruitiness.
Autumn and winter are mild with temperatures already higher than normal for the season and low rainfall. Temperatures continue to rise as months go by, reaching new heights with no less than four heatwave episodes but thankfully, although rare, the rains are sufficient and the vine keeps growing in the best possible conditions. The harvest begins in the last week of August. The hot and dry weather help limit the number of treatments to twice, three times less than the year before. The grapes are healthy, impeccable and the desired balance is there thanks to the light showers that fell in mid-August.
The aromas of fresh red fruit, the already silky tannins and the incredible energy seal a flamboyant future for this promising and already very accessible vintage. As for the whites, great balance once more, with a fruitiness that is both ripe and deliciously fresh.
A confidential cuvée that only sees the light of day during the most generous years. In fact, the last vintage before 2022 dates back to 2017! Carelle Sous Chapelle delivers a particularly refined and airy Volnay. The texture is smooth, with a hint of clove and licorice. Enjoyable from its early years, this is undoubtedly our most accessible Volnay.