Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes 2022

Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Form one of Volnay’s best sites that makes one of it’s best wines, .36ha of 62 year-old vines planted in clay-limestone dominant soils. 100% destemmed, alcoholic fermentation in tank (stainless and cement), Malolactic fermentation in barrels, 10-15 days fermentation, 100% native yeast. 18 months on 30% new French oak barriques. 91-93 pts Vinous The 2022 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru, which had a little more grillure than other cuvées so that they lost part of the production, has a beautiful nose with pressed violet-infused red fruit and seamlessly integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fleshy but with ample backbone and insistent grip towards the finish. This Volnay has great potential. - By Neal Martin on January 2024 90-93 points Burghound A ripe, bright and cool mix consists mainly of red cherry, raspberry, soft earth and a pretty mix of floral elements. There is better volume and intensity t