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2023 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes, Domaine François Buffet
This is arguably the greatest site in Volnay. Marc-Olivier is lucky to have two parcels here. The ‘young vines’ are a mere 50 years old, and the old vines even more venerable. This year the grapes are totally destemmed and there is a natural concentration and complexity from the old vines offering small, tight bunches. The wine has a beautiful, sinewy structure with accents of cherry blossom and detailed hedgerow fruit on the finish. Refreshing and very fine.
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Duty paid means taxes are included and the wine is ready for home delivery and drinking.
- Case of 6 x 75cl0in basket
- 75cl Bottle0in basket
- This product is En Primeur and not available for delivery. Buy to cellar only.
Wine specification
- ProducerDomaine François Buffet
- ColourRed Wine
- SweetnessDry
- Region & CountryCôte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
- ABV Please note this is an estimated ABV and will be updated when the wine arrives in the UK.12.5%
- Grape(s)Pinot Noir
- MaturityReady to drink 2025 – 2036
- StyleStill Wine
- ClassificationPremier Cru
Product Description
This is arguably the greatest site in Volnay. Marc-Olivier is lucky to have two parcels here. The ‘young vines’ are a mere 50 years old, and the old vines even more venerable. This year the grapes are totally destemmed and there is a natural concentration and complexity from the old vines offering small, tight bunches. The wine has a beautiful, sinewy structure with accents of cherry blossom and detailed hedgerow fruit on the finish. Refreshing and very fine.
Critic Scores
91-93/100 – Neal Martin, vinous.com
01/01/2025
The 2023 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru has a delineated and focused bouquet with a discrete floral element. Its pure red fruit notes gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and nicely poised with grainy tannins, gentle grip and a slight lactic note toward the finish that will be subsumed. Very fine.