The Volcanique cuve is produced from parcels with volcanic/basalt soils. In contrast to the granite soils which are sandy and very poor, the basalt soils have on average 25% of clay mixed in, which helps with water retention. The basalt soil tends to give the wine a bit more tannin and rusticity. The Volcanique is produced using the semi-carbonic technique with two-thirds of the bunches whole cluster (The same sandwich as the Cuvee de Gourmets). The maceration lasts about 11 days. The wine is matured in tank until the following spring and then bottled.
Winemaker’s Notes