Château de Meursault Volnay 1st Cru Clos des Chenes 2020

Château de Meursault Volnay 1st Cru Clos des Chênes 2020

Red wine – Burgundy, France

This elegant Premier Cru from the prestigious Clos des Chênes vineyard in Volnay expresses the best that the Côte de Beaune has to offer. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, the wine combines finesse, depth and aging potential in a classic Burgundian style.

Flavor profile:

Color: Clear ruby ​​red with youthful reflections.

Scent: Seductive aromas of cherry, raspberry, violet, dried rose petals and spicy oak. After some time in the glass, notes of forest floor and subtle licorice emerge.

Taste: Silky texture with a straight structure and lively acidity. Red berries and flowers dominate, followed by subtle spices, minerality and well-integrated tannins.

Aftertaste: Long, precise and nuanced with great balance.

Winemaking:

Hand-harvested and sorted grape by grape.

Fermented in small open vats with pigeage (pressing down the skins).

Aged for up to 18 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new barrels.

Facts:

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Appellation: Volnay 1er Cru AOC – Clos des Chênes

Producer: Château de Meursault

Year: 2020

Alcohol: Approximately 13%

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C – ideal with game, duck, veal or mature cheeses

Storage: 10–15 years potential

Volnay Clos des Chênes 2020 is a wine with both delicate finesse and deep complexity – a classic red Burgundy for the discerning connoisseur or collector.