Pascal says that his family have roots here in Volnay from the 16th century – the Lagrange family. Pascal’s grandmother was a Lagrange, but in 1992 the domaine was separated between his mother and her sister.
Roblet-Monnot are the surnames of Pascal’s father and mother. In 1932 Pascal’s grandfather was one of the first to bottle – Henri Monnot! The domaine exploits 9 hectares of vines, 5 hectares in Volnay plus Pommard and Hautes Côtes. There are 4 1ers and a cuvée ‘St.Francois’ a parcel selection that is mainly village, but some 1er Cru grapes are included too.
The wine was simply knocked out by the wines shown by Pascal – of course he kept me late by opening other bottles, but despite my lateness, my complaints were very muted – deep coloured, rich but emotional wines.
Really one of the best discoveries in Volnay.
