2022 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes, Domaine François Buffet

2022 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 very much older. Their concentration and natural complexity are honed through one third whole-bunch used in this cuvée. It is pretty racy in 2022 with an edgy freshness and a little more structure to the tannins than in Carelle sous la Chapelle.

Critic score
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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Les Clos des Chênes (1er Cru), Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2037info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

A fine and intense purple colour. The bouquet is a bit hidden at first before the red berries emerge. Nicely balanced, less compelling in fruit than some, grainier tannins, quite good length. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (January 2024)
90—92/100

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