Poster, glass and vintages: Volnay launches its Saint Vincent 2027

On January 30 and 31, 2027, the village will host the 83rd edition of the Saint-Vincent Tournante. After 1957 and 1986, this is the third time that Volnay will take on this role. From winter pruning to harvest, including bud thinning, vine training, and summer work, this new edition aims to highlight the actions that punctuate the winegrowing year. To do so, each section of the village will be decorated according to a time of year. Eleven months before the event, Volnay This lays the foundations for a Saint-Vincent refocused on the essentials: the vine and those who work it.

A highlight of this first meeting was the unveiling of the official poster, designed by illustrator Camille Garnier. The artwork is presented as an open book on the history of the village where one can see the blank right-hand pages for the future yet to be written. In the center, the Celtic goddess named "Volen", guardian of the springs that once irrigated the territory, embodies the elegance of the wines of Volnay Beside him appears Saint Cyr, patron saint of the town. "The colors, the wine's hue, and the leaves of pinot noir illustrate the aromatic and visual richness of the appellation "while bridging the gap between historical heritage and the contemporary celebration of Saint Vincent 2027," shares Camille Garnier.

For the official glass, Volnay has partnered with the Austrian crystal manufacturer Riedel, a world leader in wine glassware. It was designed to enhance the finesse of the pinot noir , precision of the cup, balance of the rim, highlighting of the aromas and velvety texture that characterize the Volnay .

At the heart of the festivities will be the collective wines. Following in the footsteps of the 1957 and 1986 editions, the winemakers have renewed the tradition of giving. Each contributes a portion of their harvest to create seven emblematic wines.

A village on a human scale

With its 224 inhabitants and 215 hectares of appellation , Volnay is part of villages the most confidential of the Coast Beaune Its narrow streets, courtyards, and hillside location mean it cannot handle the same volume of visitors as some large wine-producing towns. The organizers of the 2027 Saint-Vincent Tournante have therefore adapted the format to the local situation. Access will be by reservation only, with a limited number of places (the exact capacity is still under discussion), and tasting kits will be sold exclusively online to minimize traffic flow. village and the reception conditions. A deliberate choice, consistent with the identity of Volnay "It will be a welcoming, elegant celebration, befitting our..." village " says Thiébault Huber, president of the organizing committee for the Saint-Vincent Tournante Volnay 2027.

1957, 1986… and 2027

In 1957, more than 10,000 visitors braved the winter cold to discover the wines of village In 1986, despite bad weather in the days before, the sun shone on the parade, leaving the memory of a warm and supportive event.

In 2027, Volnay will also celebrate the 90th anniversary of its appellation (established in 1937). Another anniversary for a AOC which represents only 0.9% of the Burgundy wine-growing area, but whose reputation extends far beyond the borders.

Volnay It is :

1937, creation of the appellations village and first growths

215 hectares, including 115 Premier Cru vineyards

29 ^Premier Cru vineyards

100% pinot noir

Between 230 and 280 meters altitude

approximately 900,000 bottles per year

50 export countries

90 years of appellation in 2027

For more information: Saint-Vincent Volnay

Morgane AIGU

Journalist (part-time)