Volnay 1er Cru Le Clos des Chênes François Gaunoux 2009
Volnay Premier Cru AOC
13%
2.25L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
An elegant, smooth Pinot Noir, revealing cherry, violet and spice, elevated by beautifully integrated tannins.
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Lot presentation
Volnay 1er Cru Le Clos des Chênes François Gaunoux 2009
The wine
This Volnay Premier Cru is a sublime expression of the elegance and finesse that define the reds of the Côte de Beaune. Set on south-east-facing slopes, the Clos des Chênes climat rests on clay-limestone soils mixed with stones, offering excellent drainage and exceptional aromatic concentration. This geological structure gives the wine its hallmark tension, precision and finesse, signatures of the finest Volnay. The grapes are harvested by hand to ensure only perfectly ripe fruit is selected. Vinification then takes place in stainless-steel vats with gentle maceration to extract silky tannins while preserving fruit purity. Eighteen months of ageing in oak casks, a proportion of which are new, bring structure and complexity while respecting the delicacy of the variety.
The wine presents a bright, light ruby hue. The nose opens with black cherry, raspberry and violet, lifted by subtle spice. The palate opens with supple attack revealing perfectly integrated tannins, leading into a persistent, elegant finish.
Situated at Meursault, the Domaine Gaunoux covers 10 hectares and is managed by François and his daughter Claudine. The Gaunoux family arrived in the Côte d'Or several centuries ago (Henri Gaunoux, François' father, was a renowned winemaker at Pommard). The vineyard covers various prestigious appellations including Meursault, Pommard, Volnay, Beaune and Puligny-Montrachet, which are mainly Premiers Crus, and even a monopoly for Meursault Le Clos de Tavaux.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 3 bottles
- Level:
- 3 Normal
- Observations:
- 3 Slightly marked labels, 3 Slightly damaged labels, 3 Slightly scratched labels
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- specialised storage
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13 %
- Region:
- Burgundy
- Appellation:
- Volnay
- Classification:
- Premier Cru
- Owner:
- François Gaunoux
- Vintage:
- 2009
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 16°
- Viticulture:
- sustainable farming More information....
- Intensity:
- classic
- Leading aroma:
- black fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Pinot Noir
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