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Where is Volnay wine from?

Volnay is a red wine from Volnay, in Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France. It is an AOC wine made from Pinot Noir.

Volnay wine label
Photo: Anna & Michal from Brussels, Belgium, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Volnay at a glance

ClassificationAOC
AppellationVolnay
StyleRed wine
GrapePinot Noir
Village or townVolnay
SubregionCôte de Beaune
RegionBurgundy
CountryFrance
Vineyard area207 ha
Coordinates47.0017, 4.7811

Volnay

Volnay, Burgundy, France

AOC

Elegant reds from a hillside village

Appellation
Volnay
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Vineyard
207 ha

Volnay makes only red wine from Pinot Noir, in the commune of Volnay and a few vineyards in neighbouring Meursault. The AOC was created in 1937 and has no grand cru, but many premiers crus such as Clos des Ducs and Caillerets. Its wines are known for elegance and perfume rather than power.

Producers to know

  • Marquis d'Angerville
  • Domaine de Montille
  • Domaine Michel Lafarge
  • Domaine de la Pousse d'Or
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Volnay: questions and answers

Where is Volnay wine from?

Volnay is a red wine from Volnay, in Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France. It is an AOC wine made from Pinot Noir.

Which country is Volnay from?

Volnay is from France, in the Burgundy wine region.

What grape is Volnay made from?

Volnay is made from Pinot Noir.

Is Volnay a red or a white wine?

Volnay is a red wine.

How big is Volnay?

Volnay covers about 207 hectares of vineyards.

Who are the best producers of Volnay?

Producers to know include Marquis d'Angerville, Domaine de Montille, Domaine Michel Lafarge and Domaine de la Pousse d'Or.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.