Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru 2024
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France / Burgundy
Among the best-known and most highly regarded of Volnay terroirs, the Clos des Chênes is a large parcel that extends across the Southeast-facing slope with white soils near the top and red clays below. The wines are exemplary Volnays with charming red fruit and soft tannins even at a young age.
Harvest Note
The 2024 vintage was challenging and ultimately saw severely reduced yields due to excessive rainfall with warm temperatures, leading to poor flowering and uneven fruit set and pressure from downy mildew. Low lying parcels suffered the most. Harvest began on September 13th and the yields, while small, arrived in good condition.
Tasting Note
This wine perfectly expresses the signature Volnay attributes of elegance, complexity, and subtle opulence. The bright red berry aromas offset with stony earth notes and supple tannins offer versatility.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION: Volnay Premier Cru AOC
PH: 3.59
ACIDITY: 3.49 g/L
ABV: 13.38%
AGING: 18 months in oak barrels; 1/3 new
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
Unique Selling Points
- A classic and highly regarded Burgundy terroir
- Viticulture is certified Organic
- A key item in the Jadot red Premier Cru range
- Long-lived and suitable for collectors
"My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy."
- Frederic Barnier, Winemaker
About the Grape
Pinot Noir
In France, makes a silky, deceptively powerful wine of elegant, complex aromas and subtle, red fruit flavors, with earthy, floral, mushroom and mineral notes. In California, shows ripe, sweet characters.
