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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTVolnay Premier Cru ‘Clos des Chênes’
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Flavours
Pinot Noir
Blackcurrant
Minerality
Plum
Raspberry
Violet
Black Pepper
Pinot NoirBlackcurrantMineralityPlumRaspberryVioletBlack Pepper- Premier Cru Volnay with violet lift, blackcurrant depth and peppery spice
- Silky Pinot Noir from Clos des Chênes, with minerality and graceful structure
- Hand-harvested, fermented without sulfur, and aged 12 months in barrel
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About this Wine
This is the wine that turns heads. From the legendary Clos des Chênes vineyard—where the limestone runs shallow and the structure runs deep—Pierrick’s 2021 delivers serious Volnay elegance with a kick of precision. Dark fruit, raspberry, violet, pepper and earthy spice unfold in layers, with a sense of energy and flow that’s just electric. Long, lifted, and full of promise, this is a bottle that’ll age beautifully—but good luck waiting.
Flavour Profile
Floral and lifted, with blackcurrant, raspberry, plum, violet, pepper and a mineral thread through the silky palate.
Elegance
Fruitiness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Alcohol
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Beautiful now, with a little patience set to reveal even more depth and perfume.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
The crown jewel of the cellar. Powerful, perfumed Volnay with drive, detail, and dazzling length 👑
Volnay’s Powerhouse. 1er Cru Pedigree. First Mentioned in 1476.
Pierrick Bouley’s Clos des Chênes comes from one of Volnay’s most iconic Premier Crus—first mentioned in records dating back to 1476. The vineyard sits on a south-facing slope with shallow, stony soils and limestone just beneath the surface, lending the wine its distinctive freshness and structure.
In 2021, this Volnay is all finesse and focus: blackcurrant, raspberry and plum fruit, violet aromatics, black pepper spice, and a mineral streak that hums through the finish. Fermented without sulfur and aged in barrel for 12 months, it’s already showing class—but time will only make it better.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
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From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
South–southeast facing. White stony soils with limestone bedrock close to the surface. One of Volnay’s most iconic Premier Crus—sought after for its ageing potential and elegant structure.
Technical Details
100% Pinot Noir. Manual harvest. Cold maceration. Fermented without sulfur. Aged 12 months in barrel. Light SO₂ at bottling. 30% New French Oak. Unfined and unfiltered depending on vintage. 1,500 bottles produced.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Pierrick Bouley |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Climat | Clos des Chênes |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Capsule Free, Hand Harvested, Natural, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
Domaine Pierrick Bouley farms 41 micro-parcels around Volnay, many with vines nearing 90 years old.
Since taking over in 2014, Pierrick has gone all in on organics and low-intervention winemaking.
No additives, no sulphur, just old vines, wild ferments, and pure patience.
A new take on a family tradition that dates back to the 1850s.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Natural
Crafted with minimal intervention. No unnecessary additives, just pure, unadulterated expression.
Capsule Free
A minimalist, eco-first approach, shedding foil & wax seals for sustainable packaging.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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