Lot presentation

Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes Lucien Le Moine 2019

The wine

The 1er Cru Clos des Chênes comes from a small parcel with limestone and marl soils, ideal for cultivating Pinot Noir. The exceptional climate of Clos des Chênes allows for the production of wines with great elegance and complexity. Manual harvests ensure a careful selection of the grapes. At Lucien Le Moine, vinification is a meticulous process: after partial destemming, fermentation takes place in open vats with regular punching down of the cap. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, with a significant portion of new oak, for 18 to 24 months.
This method helps develop subtle aromas and a silky texture. The wine is distinguished by ripe red fruit aromas, including cherry and raspberry, complemented by floral and spicy notes. On the palate, this wine is elegant, with fine tannins and a beautiful long finish. This cuvée offers remarkable ageing potential, evolving with grace and complexity over the years.

About the Producer Lucien Le Moine

Lucien Le Moine is a haute-couture trader/farmer maison created by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin, a Lebanese couple. After the husband spent some time in a monastery and a first attempt at the art of making wine, then embarked on enology studies, he created his structure in 1999 to offer wine from the finest terroirs. The name of the maison comes from the nickname that his friends gave him as a result of his education in the Cistercian cloister: "Le Moine", the Monk. Lucien was the name given to him by the monks. Today, he produces 38 different crus, ranging from village wines to grand crus. The vinification and élevage are very precise and well done, as delicately and naturally as possible. A must-see.