Volnay 1er Cru Red "Clos Des Chênes" 2022 | Wine from Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard

Volnay 1er Cru Rouge "Clos Des Chênes" 2022 | Wine from Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard

Located in the heart of Burgundy, the Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard is renowned for its expertise and respect for winemaking traditions. The estate spans prestigious parcels, offering wines of great finesse. The Gagnard family, who runs the estate, takes pride in expressing the best of Burgundy's terroirs, particularly through artisanal winemaking methods.

The Volnay Rouge 1er Cru - Clos Des Chênes 2022 comes from an exceptional terroir, located below the Montagne du Chagnot, a locality with very calcareous brown soils, ideal for growing Pinot Noir. This cuvée reveals all the richness and suppleness of this noble grape variety, with intense red fruit aromas and a beautiful power on the palate.

The vines on this parcel were planted in 1960, covering an area of 36 to 81 hectares. Thanks to a southeast exposure, the grapes benefit from optimal sunlight, allowing perfect maturation.

The vinification of the Volnay Clos des Chênes respects the traditional methods of the estate. Fermentations are carried out with indigenous yeasts, ensuring an authentic expression of the terroir. Aging takes place in oak barrels for a period of 12 to 18 months, with a variable proportion of new barrels depending on the vintage. This careful process ensures a fine structure for the wine, while preserving its fruity aromas.

On the palate, the Volnay Clos des Chênes 2022 stands out with a marked aromatic richness of red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, and a silky texture. It presents beautiful complexity, with well-integrated tannins that give it a balanced structure. The finish is long and elegant, with subtle woody touches.

This Volnay 1er Cru pairs perfectly with red meat dishes like a beef filet or duck breast. It will also wonderfully accompany aged cheeses or dishes based on wild mushrooms, accentuating the richness of its fruity aromas and its suppleness on the palate.

• Type of wine: Red wine
• Appellation: Volnay 1er Cru
• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Format: 75 cl
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of production: France
• Region of production: Burgundy
• Estate: Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir