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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTVolnay Premier Cru ‘Robardelle’
Final 12 bottles from this allocation
Flavours
Pinot Noir
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Cherry
Minerality
Raspberry
Redcurrant
Violet
Liquorice
Pinot NoirBlackberryBlackcurrantCherryMineralityRaspberryRedcurrantVioletLiquorice- Raspberry, blackcurrant and cherry in a silky, concentrated Volnay Premier Cru
- Bright acidity and fine tannins keep its generous fruit beautifully composed
- From Robardelle, a southern Volnay site known for depth and fruit intensity
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About this Wine
Robardelle is always one of Pierrick Bouley’s most immediately seductive wines, and the 2023 is absolutely bursting with fruit.
Raspberry, blackcurrant and ripe cherry flood the palate, but the wine never feels heavy or overdone. Everything is held together by bright acidity, fine tannins and Pierrick’s trademark precision. Rich, generous and enormously appealing.
Flavour Profile
Lifted and perfumed, with raspberry, blackcurrant and cherry, plus violet, liquorice and a chalky edge.
Elegance
Fruitiness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Alcohol
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Enjoy now for its vivid fruit, or give it time to reveal more depth and harmony.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
A superbly concentrated Volnay, packed with raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, yet impeccably balanced and beautifully refined.
The Finest Alcoholic Ribene. That is genuinely what Robardelle reminds me of, in the very best possible way.
There is an extraordinary abundance of dark, juicy fruit here, led by raspberry and blackcurrant, with the kind of concentration that immediately fills the mouth. Yet it remains impeccably balanced, with freshness, fine tannin and just enough structure to keep all that fruit beautifully composed.
Jasper Morris found “impressive concentration” and noted that the fruit appears immediately on the palate, then persists through a long finish with acidity and tannin in harmony.
This is Volnay with real generosity, but without losing any of its finesse.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
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From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
Robardelle is a Volnay Premier Cru lying on the southern side of the appellation, towards Pommard.
The site tends to produce a richer, more deeply fruited expression of Volnay, with greater breadth and concentration than some of the village’s more delicate vineyards. In Pierrick’s hands, that generosity is matched by precision, freshness and beautifully controlled tannins.
It is a particularly compelling vineyard for anyone who loves Volnay’s perfume but wants a little more power and fruit intensity.
Technical Details
The 2023 was produced from a tiny yield of just 20 hectolitres per hectare, contributing to the wine’s remarkable concentration.
Pierrick fully destems his red grapes and works with native yeasts, carrying out vinification with minimal intervention and no sulphur during fermentation. The wine was matured with zero new oak, allowing the purity and intensity of the fruit to remain firmly at the forefront.
Jasper Morris scored it 91–93 points, praising its bright purple colour, concentrated raspberry nose, persistent fruit and harmonious balance of acidity and tannin.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Pierrick Bouley |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Climat | Robardelle |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 14% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Capsule Free, Hand Harvested, Natural, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
Domaine Pierrick Bouley farms 41 micro-parcels around Volnay, many with vines nearing 90 years old.
Since taking over in 2014, Pierrick has gone all in on organics and low-intervention winemaking.
No additives, no sulphur, just old vines, wild ferments, and pure patience.
A new take on a family tradition that dates back to the 1850s.
Our Take
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The Finest Alcoholic Ribena. That is genuinely what Robardelle reminds me of, in the very best possible way. It has such a deep, rich density of fruit which transports you to a child-like pleasure. A top class Premier Cru.
Ben, Founder
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Natural
Crafted with minimal intervention. No unnecessary additives, just pure, unadulterated expression.
Capsule Free
A minimalist, eco-first approach, shedding foil & wax seals for sustainable packaging.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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