2023 | Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru "Clos des Chênes" | Côte de Beaune | France

One of Volnay's greatest premier crus from a rising family domaine — 92–94-point Pinot Noir off the famed Clos des Chênes.

Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay is one of Volnay's most exciting addresses, working prime holdings on the Côte de Beaune. Clos des Chênes is among Volnay's most celebrated premier crus — a midslope, marly-limestone site prized for structure and length. This is 100% Pinot Noir, aged 16 months on lees in French oak (about 30% new), with a portion of whole-bunch fermentation for lift.

Top-tier Volnay premier cru from a sought-after grower is exactly what Burgundy lovers hunt. 92–94 points, energetic and mineral → the grand names of the Côte de Beaune cost far more → at $195.99 you're buying one of Volnay's finest crus.

• 100% Pinot Noir
• Volnay 1er Cru "Clos des Chênes" — Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
• Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay
• 16 months on lees; French oak (~30% new); partial whole-bunch

Redcurrant and raspberry over fine minerality and tension, with black-truffle shavings, a sprinkle of black pepper and grainy, refined tannins. Translation: energetic, mineral-driven Volnay — red-fruited and floral with silky structure and the finesse to age fifteen years.

A benchmark Volnay premier cru from a rising family domaine. Exactly the bottle for roast veal, game birds, or a special Burgundy night.