Volnay AOC 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2021 Pierrick Bouley

Pierrick Bouley’s Clos Des Chênes is a red wine of great elegance, produced exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. This wine comes from a 0.35 hectare parcel facing south-east, characterized by very stony and calcareous soil with the bedrock close to the surface. This unique terroir helps give the wine a particular structure and complexity.

The winemaking process involves a manual harvest in crates, with a careful selection of the bunches on a vibrating sorting table. Since 2016, the fermentation has been done without sulphites to enhance the aromas of fresh fruit. The alcoholic fermentation begins in tanks, then continues in oak barrels for 12 months. After a year of aging, the wine is racked, stabilized, filtered or not depending on the needs and finally bottled.

On the nose it offers a discreet bouquet of red and black fruits, with an aromatic complexity that evolves towards notes of undergrowth, leather and animal scents. On the palate it presents a broad and well-supported structure, which softens with aging, revealing fascinating spicy notes. This wine is perfect for long aging and can develop further complexity for over 20 years if stored in optimal conditions.

It pairs beautifully with game dishes, such as pheasant with plums, hare or wild boar in sauce.