FRANÇOIS BUFFET Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2023 750ml

Short Description

A refined Premier Cru red Burgundy from Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, made from Pinot Noir. Elegant, structured, and mineral-driven, with red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, plum, violet, rose petal, delicate spice, earthy notes, fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a long graceful finish. Perfect with roast duck, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, lamb, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, charcuterie, roast vegetables, soft cheese, and refined French-style dinners. Domaine François Buffet lists Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes among its estate appellations, while Vivino identifies the cuvée as a red Pinot Noir from Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes.

Product Highlights

Full Product Description

François Buffet Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2023 is a refined French red Burgundy from the Volnay Premier Cru appellation in the Côte de Beaune. Made from Pinot Noir, this wine combines Volnay’s silky elegance with the added structure and depth often associated with the Clos des Chênes Premier Cru site. Domaine François Buffet lists Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes among its Volnay appellations, and Berry Bros. & Rudd lists the 2023 bottling as Volnay, Clos des Chênes, 1er Cru, Domaine François Buffet, Burgundy.

The wine offers aromas of red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, plum, violet, rose petal, delicate spice, earthy notes, and light mineral character. On the palate, it is dry, elegant, and structured, with bright red fruit, fine tannins, fresh acidity, silky texture, and a long mineral finish. Lay & Wheeler lists the 2023 Domaine François Buffet Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes, while Vivino identifies the wine as a red Pinot Noir from Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes.

This is a strong choice for customers looking for a Premier Cru Burgundy with more structure than a softer Volnay, while still keeping the appellation’s perfume and finesse. Serve it with roast duck, duck breast, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, charcuterie, roast vegetables, soft cheese, and elegant French-style dinners.

Tasting Notes

Color: Bright ruby red with deeper reflections
Aroma: Red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, plum, violet, rose petal, delicate spice, earthy notes
Palate: Elegant, dry, fresh, and structured, with bright red fruit, fine tannins, lively acidity, floral lift, and mineral texture
Finish: Long, graceful, lightly spicy, earthy, and persistent

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with:

Roast duck
Duck breast
Roast chicken
Turkey
Pork tenderloin
Lamb chops
Mushroom risotto
Truffle pasta
Charcuterie
Cured meats
Roast vegetables
Light beef dishes
Soft cheese
Brie
Camembert
Époisses
French-style dinners

Serving Suggestion

Serve slightly cool at around 15°C–16°C. Open 30–45 minutes before drinking to let the red cherry, raspberry, violet, spice, earthy notes, and structured Volnay texture become more expressive. Use a Burgundy glass for the best aromatic lift.