Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chenes' 2024

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' 2024 is an exquisite, fragrant, and gracefully structured red Burgundy crafted from Pinot Noir vines grown in 'Clos des Chênes', one of Volnay's most revered Premier Cru vineyards. Situated on thin, limestone-rich soils on the upper slopes, this site is famed for producing wines that masterfully balance floral elegance with aging capacity. Vinified with indigenous yeasts and aged in French oak barrels (around 30% new), it opens with inviting aromatics of red cherry, wild raspberry, violet, crushed chalk, and subtle tea leaf notes. On the palate, it is sleek and silky, offering a energetic core of red fruit underpinned by fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, chalky finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs superbly with roasted duck breast, pan-seared pork tenderloin, roasted rack of lamb, wild mushroom risotto, or semi-hard cheeses like Comté.