Volnay Premier Cru 'Clos de la Chapelle' Monopole, Domaine Clos de la Chapelle, 2023
Volnay Premier Cru 'Clos de la Chapelle' Monopole, Domaine Clos de la Chapelle, 2023
- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 14.0%
- Organic
- Biodynamic
- Pinot Noir
Volnay Premier Cru Clos de la Chapelle Monopole, Domaine Clos de la Chapelle, 2023 is an elegant, terroir-expressive Pinot Noir that exemplifies Volnay’s signature finesse and aromatic clarity. From the historic monopole vineyard the domaine is named for, the 2023 shows a perfumed bouquet of red cherry, raspberry and kirsch with subtle baking spice and floral tones, framed by fresh acidity and fine, silky tannins.
Domaine Clos de la Chapelle is the modern continuation of an old Volnay estate centred on this monopole site, now farmed organically and biodynamically with a strong focus on letting each Premier Cru show its terroir.
The 2023 vintage across Burgundy was notable for excellent ripening conditions and overall balance, producing wines with lively fruit purity alongside refreshing energy. A lovely pairing for this wine would be duck breast with a cherry reduction, roasted chicken with herbs, or mushroom risotto, which echo its red fruit character and fine structure.
- ❖ ABV: 14.0%
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Vintage report
The 2023 growing season in Burgundy unfolded like a cautionary tale about climate change, then pulled off a last-minute redemption that left everyone rather stunned. After a warm, early spring pushed budbreak ahead of schedule, the vines endured a thoroughly miserable summer of persistent rain and cool temperatures that had growers muttering darkly about rot and dilution. Just when things looked dire, September arrived with glorious sunshine and dry winds that concentrated the fruit and saved the harvest—though not without some frantic sorting in the cellars.
What emerged from this meteorological rollercoaster are wines that wear their vintage on their sleeve: Pinot Noirs with bright, singing acidity and red fruit that feels almost crystalline in its purity, whilst the Chardonnays show remarkable tension and mineral drive. The reds are drinking beautifully now if you fancy immediate pleasure, but we suspect the better villages and premiers crus will reward patience over the next decade. It's not a powerhouse vintage, but there's something genuinely charming about these wines—they remind us why we fell for Burgundy in the first place.
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