Francois Gaunoux

Le Clos des Chênes Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

9.425 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

One of the biggest surprises lately. I didn’t know what to expect from this wine as previous bottles have been very shut down over the past couple of years. Tons of red flowers and ripe red berry fruit to go with penetrating minerality and balanced acidity.

One of the biggest surprises lately. I didn’t know what to expect from this wine as previous bottles have been very shut down over the past couple of years. Tons of red flowers and ripe red berry fruit to go with penetrating minerality and balanced acidity.

May 27th, 2018
Gerald Montoya

Flowers, dried cherries, stones, and hints of earthy mushroom. Tight and young right now but so much potential.

Flowers, dried cherries, stones, and hints of earthy mushroom. Tight and young right now but so much potential.

Jan 18th, 2016
John Tucker

Violets, rocks and lavender. It's right there, right now. 2002.

Violets, rocks and lavender. It's right there, right now. 2002.

Apr 5th, 2015
Evan Bienstock

Volnay. I can’t get enough. With boeuf bourguignon is a pretty perfect pairing.

Volnay. I can’t get enough. With boeuf bourguignon is a pretty perfect pairing.

Nov 22nd, 2020
Evan Bienstock

Oh 2009 Volnay how I love thee... Claudine❤️

Oh 2009 Volnay how I love thee... Claudine❤️

Mar 8th, 2020
Evan Bienstock

1996 and in terrific shape. Great fruit. Great structure. A joy!

1996 and in terrific shape. Great fruit. Great structure. A joy!

Sep 19th, 2019
Evan Bienstock

This was just signing. With no oak in her vinification the fruit is the star of the show. Thank you again Claudine.

This was just signing. With no oak in her vinification the fruit is the star of the show. Thank you again Claudine.

Jan 7th, 2019
Diana Eng

Earthy, wet leaves, dirt, slight tobacco. Cherries, dried red currants. Showing really well.

Earthy, wet leaves, dirt, slight tobacco. Cherries, dried red currants. Showing really well.

Oct 30th, 2016
Edward Cuvée

Mmmmm

Mmmmm

Jul 18th, 2014
Heather Weir

Elegant paired with Scallops and cauliflower "risotto"

Elegant paired with Scallops and cauliflower "risotto"

May 18th, 2014