Volnay, Côte-d'Or

Volnay is a commune and a wine village in the Burgundy region, located in the Côte-d'Or department, about five kilometers southwest of Beaune and a kilometers southwest of Pommard. Volnay is part of the Côte de Beaune. The municipality has 279 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) and lies at an altitude 209-393 m above sea level. It has an area of ​​755 hectares.

Population

Volnay wine region

The vineyards of Volnay has since September 9, 1937 the status of an Appellation d' Origine ( AOC short ). Is cultivated Pinot Noir, which is expanded here more in the traditional style. The Premier Cru Clos des Ducs, Clos de la Bousse d'Or, Champans, Fremiet and Clos des Chenes are among the best locations in Volnay.

A Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chenes.

Attractions

• Church from the 14th century
• Chapel from the 16th century on the RN 74
• Statue of Notre- Dame-des -Vignes above the village