The 2023 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is a beautifully expressive Pinot Noir from one of Volnay’s most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards. Clos des Chênes is celebrated for producing wines that combine perfume, finesse and structure, and the 2023 vintage showcases the vineyard’s hallmark elegance alongside impressive depth and energy.
The nose is fragrant and lifted, offering aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry and cranberry layered with notes of rose petal, violet and subtle spice. On the palate, it is silky and finely balanced, with bright acidity, polished tannins and pure red berry fruit at its core. Delicate mineral notes and savoury complexity emerge through a long, graceful finish, highlighting both the pedigree of the vineyard and the precision of the vintage.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding Burgundy for those who appreciate refined, site-driven Pinot Noir. Its combination of vibrant fruit, floral aromatics and elegant structure makes it a superb match for roast duck, quail, pork loin or mushroom-based dishes. Enjoy in its youth for its freshness and perfume, or cellar over the next 12–15 years as additional complexity and nuance develop.
