Clos des Chênes is one of the most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards in Volnay, known for producing wines that combine elegance with structure and aging potential. The 2022 from Domaine François Gaunoux opens with lifted aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, and rose petal, layered with subtle notes of spice and forest floor. On the palate, the wine shows beautiful purity of red fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a vibrant mineral backbone, leading to a long, refined finish. The style captures the essence of Volnay—silky, aromatic, and balanced—while offering enough depth to evolve gracefully over the next decade.