Domaine du Château de Meursault : Volnay 1er cru "Clos des Chênes" 2022

A generous and rich Volnay Premier Cru wine

The estate

In the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the Domaine du Château de Meursault is one of the legendary winemaking estates of Burgundy. Having borne witness to over 1,000 years of history, the Château de Meursault is a true jewel in Burgundy, now owned by the Halley family.

The vineyard

The Domaine du Château de Meursault oversees an exceptional vineyard in Burgundy, spread across 65 hectares, from Puligny-Montrachet to Aloxe-Corton, certified in Organic Agriculture since 2019.

The wine

Clos des Chênes 2022 from Domaine du Château de Meursault is a Volnay Premier Cru wine from a plot 2.63 hectares on the top of the hill of its eponymous village. The vines, facing east/south-east, rest on a soil made up of white marls.

Winemaking and ageing

Following the harvest, the bunches were destemmed. Pre-fermentation maceration from 15-18 days in vats then fermentation of 5-6 days. Ageing for a period of 15-18 months took place in new casks (30%) and in casks of one or two wines.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes 2022 from Domaine du Château de Meursault

Tasting

Nose
The nose is intense, giving off notes of violet combined with touches of little black fruit and spices.

Palate
Generous and rich, the palate delights with its lovely tannic framework and its harmonious structure.

Food and wine pairing

This Volnay red wine pairs perfectly with rabbit in chasseur sauce or cheese like Saint-Nectaire.

Storage

This Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes 2022 from Domaine du Château de Meursault can be laid down until 2037 to unveil all its aromatic palette.