Les Volets Pinot Noir

Winemaker Guillaume Létang on the winery

“We are Les Volets, a wine range from Maison Boutinot, made from grapes grown in distinctive terroirs in southern France. Our name means ‘the shutters’, a reference to the shutters that are so characteristic of villages in the Haute Vallée de l’Aude. We select vineyards where altitude and cooling influences allow the grapes to ripen slowly. This helps us create wines with ripe fruit while retaining freshness. Our winemaker, Guillaume Létang, aims for a pure, elegant style in which the grape variety and its origin take centre stage.”

And on Languedoc-Roussillon, France

“Our Pinot Noir comes from the Haute Vallée de l’Aude, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Here, altitude, cool nights and refreshing Atlantic air temper the Mediterranean warmth. The grapes ripen slowly, developing refined aromas while retaining freshness. We make the wine from 100% Pinot Noir and choose an unoaked approach to let the grape’s character shine through clearly. In the glass, you’ll find freshly picked raspberries and other red-fruit flavours, complemented by a savoury, gently earthy note. Fine tannins and juicy acidity provide structure and a lively finish.”