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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTVolnay Premier Cru ‘Clos des Chênes’ ‘Élevage 24 Mois’
Final 3 bottles from this allocation
Flavours
Pinot Noir
Cherry
Cranberry
Minerality
Raspberry
Violet
Liquorice
Pinot NoirCherryCranberryMineralityRaspberryVioletLiquorice- Exclusive Release: Tiny parcel from Clos des Chênes, bottled after 24 months of élevage
- Lifted raspberry and cherry fruit with silky structure
- Rare Premier Cru from a single source vineyard
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About this Wine
A tiny, exclusive release of Pierrick Bouley’s Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes, kept back for a full 24 months of élevage.
Already one of his most complete and age-worthy Volnays, the extended maturation brings even greater depth, composure and integration to its lifted raspberry and cherry fruit. This is not the standard 2023 release. These bottles spent an additional year developing in Pierrick’s cellar before coming exclusively to Burgundy Wine Club.
Flavour Profile
Perfumed and savoury, with cherry, raspberry, violet, liquorice, mineral lift, and silky structure.
Elegance
Fruitiness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Alcohol
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Drink now for lifted perfume, or cellar to let its depth and structure unfold further.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
An exclusive 24-month élevage release, pairing lifted raspberry and cherry fruit with added depth, polish and superb length.
Most bottles of Pierrick Bouley’s 2023 Clos des Chênes were released after their normal élevage. Ours were not.
This tiny parcel remained at the domaine for a full 24 months, allowing one of Pierrick’s most structured Premier Crus additional time to settle, knit together and gain another layer of refinement before bottling.
The fruit is wonderfully lifted: fresh raspberry, ripe cherry and flashes of darker berries, carried across a palate with real weight and persistence. Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy found the aftertaste particularly enjoyable, awarding the standard release 94 points and highlighting its freshness, fruit concentration and length.
The extended élevage version takes that already impressive foundation and gives it something even rarer: more time.
What’s in the Box
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The Plot
Clos des Chênes is one of Volnay’s 29 Premier Cru climats and is recognised for producing some of the appellation’s more substantial, structured and long-lived wines. Volnay itself is traditionally celebrated for perfume, delicacy and finesse, but Clos des Chênes often brings greater depth and authority to that classic elegance.
The vineyard sits towards the northern side of Volnay, close to the boundary with Monthélie. Its more exposed position can help retain freshness while allowing the grapes to achieve excellent ripeness.
In Pierrick’s hands, it becomes a beautifully complete expression of Volnay: lifted and perfumed, yet with enough fruit weight, tannin and length to reward serious ageing
Technical Details
Pierrick works organically across his vineyards, with increasing use of biodynamic practices. His reds are fully destemmed and fermented using native yeasts, with no sulphur added during vinification and only a minimal addition before bottling.
This particular parcel received 24 months of élevage, an additional year beyond the standard release, before being bottled exclusively for Burgundy Wine Club.
The extended maturation is especially well suited to Clos des Chênes. Its natural concentration and structure give the wine enough substance to absorb the additional time in barrel while preserving the lifted red fruit and freshness noted by Jasper Morris.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Pierrick Bouley |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Volnay |
| Climat | Clos des Chênes |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 14% |
| 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
Rare Find
Exceptionally scarce and nearly impossible to find, a true hidden gem. A wine reserved for those who seek the extraordinary.
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.
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
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Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
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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.
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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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