The wines from Volnay are said to have a particularly distinctive delicacy. The Clos des Chênes is a steep vineyard with a high proportion of limestone in the south of the commune. It is one of the best 1er Crus in Volnay, the wines are characterized by sinewy strength and opulence, but never appear four-square.
This wine from the hands of Xavier Monnot shows a beautiful depth, it gives a silky palate and is remarkably long-lasting. Half of the vines were planted here in 1936 and half in 1978, so they have a remarkably high average age, which keeps the yield low and the quality high.
2018 was a first class vintage in terms of quality and quantity. The wines already have a lot of charm when they are young, but will also develop for a long time in the bottle if you can restrain yourself.
