Francois Gaunoux Volnay 1er Cru Le Clos Des Chenes 1996 750m (750ml)

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Producer	Francois Gaunoux
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	1996
Sku	FR-RD4206
Size	750ml

 

The Volnay 1er Cru Le Clos des Chênes 1996 is a beautifully evolved, tension-driven wine from a vintage famed for acidity and longevity. The bouquet reveals dried cherry, red currant, rose petal, and forest floor, layered with subtle spice and earthy nuance. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and finely structured, with resolved tannins and a vibrant acid backbone that keeps it remarkably fresh. Flavors of sour plum, dried herbs, and mineral tones unfold with clarity and restraint. Compared to Pommard, the profile is more lifted and graceful, emphasizing elegance over power. The finish is long, savory, and persistent—an expressive, mature Volnay that captures both vintage discipline and classical Gaunoux refinement.

Domaine François Gaunoux is a traditional, low-profile estate based in Meursault with important holdings in Pommard and Volnay. The domaine is known for its classical Burgundian approach, emphasizing long élevage, minimal intervention, and late release of mature bottles. Vineyard work focuses on mature vines and careful yield management to preserve structure and terroir expression. In the cellar, fermentation is traditional, with aging in oak designed to support longevity rather than add sweetness. Gaunoux wines are often firm and reserved in youth, requiring patience to reveal their full complexity. Les Epenots, one of Pommard’s most prestigious Premier Crus, is prized for combining power with refinement.