{"product_id":"volnay-premier-cru-clos-des-chenes-magnum-2024-chateau-de-meursault","title":"Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes Magnum 2024, Château de Meursault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes Magnum 2024, Château de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the two great premiers crus of Volnay along with Les Caillerets, perched at the top of the hillside. It combines the fragrant finesse of the village with a structure and a hold that are rare in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClos des Chênes occupies the upper part of the Volnay hillside, on thin limestone soils, sometimes barely above the rock. This leanness and the altitude give wines that are tighter and firmer than the Volnay average, in a village famous for the silkiness of its tannins. Both registers are therefore found here: a floral perfume that is typically Volnay and a framework that calls for time. This is the cellaring cru of the appellation, the one that shows its best face after a good ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the critics say about this cuvée\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scores below cover the latest vintages of the cuvée, all vintages combined. The 2024 vintage earns 91\/100 from Bourgogne Aujourd'hui, the 2023 is rated 94\/100 by VertdeVin, and the 2022 received 96\/100 from TWOFW as well as 94\/100 from Jasper Morris and from Allen Meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the finest estates of the Côte de Beaune. The fief of Moulin Foulot, from which it stems, goes back to the 11th century. Bought in 2012 by Olivier Halley, the estate has since enlarged its vineyard: 65 hectares spread over around a hundred plots, farmed in certified organic agriculture, which yield five Grands Crus, twenty Premiers Crus and a dozen village and regional appellations. The estate works entirely on direct sales, 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château de Meursault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir 100 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 cl, magnum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, deep ruby, violet highlights, great brilliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet, morello cherry, rose petal, fine spices, mineral base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiselled and tight, fine but firm tannins, great length on stone and flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe this Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes at 15 to 16 °C. Its cellaring potential is eight to eighteen years. The magnum ages more slowly than the bottle, so count on a few extra years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood and wine pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung pigeon, veal fillet mignon with morels, roast milk-fed lamb. On an older vintage, a poularde in cream sauce or an aged Cîteaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/grand-cru-vs-premier-cru\"\u003ethe difference between Grand Cru and Premier Cru\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/cote-de-beaune\"\u003ethe Côte de Beaune\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/meilleurs-millesimes-de-vins-rouges\"\u003ethe best vintages for red wines\u003c\/a\u003e. Find all the cuvées in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/chateau-de-meursault\"\u003eChâteau de Meursault collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our Bourgogne selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/bourgogne\"\u003eBourgogne collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Clos des Chênes age better than the other Volnay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it is planted high on the hillside, on very shallow limestone. The wine gains tension and firmness of tannin there, two conditions for long cellaring, where the mid-slope crus give Volnay that are more immediately silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Volnay the most delicate of the Côte de Beaune reds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the reputation of the appellation, often described as the opposite of Pommard, its immediate neighbour: lace and perfume on one side, framework on the other. Clos des Chênes qualifies that cliché, since it also plays on structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a magnum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe magnum holds 150 cl, the equivalent of two bottles. The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface in contact with air is more favourable, which slows down the evolution and often gives fresher wines at the same age. It is also the format for large gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. 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