Domaine Henri Delagrange - Volnay 1er cru - Clos des Chênes - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Volnay Red Premier Cru Clos des Chênes delivers fresh, focused aromas of cherry and wild raspberry. The palate is concentrated and silky, with smooth, finely polished tannins that give it balance and structure. This is a wine with the depth and poise expected from a Premier Cru, showing clear aging potential. Awarded 95/100 and a top distinction from the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Plot of 65 ares 40, planted in 1939. 70% destemmed grapes and 30% whole grapes. Fermented for 18 days in temperature-controlled open stainless steel vats, with little punching down and a few pump-overs. Aged for 12 months in barrels, 10% to 20% of which are new, then 4 months in stainless steel vats. Production of 3,800 bottles and 166 magnums.

Color:

A brilliant, intense red.

Nose:

Beautiful, deep, powdery expression with notes of burlat cherry and raspberry.

Palate:

With its delicious texture and ripe, fresh fruity flavours, this wine is suave and full-bodied, with pure, velvety, well-rounded tannins and all the sap of a grand cru.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Game terrine, fillet of beef with wine sauce, veal chop with mushrooms, jugged hare à la royale, oven-roasted farmhouse guinea fowl.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Based in the heart of Volnay, Domaine Henri Delagrange is a benchmark for those who appreciate classic Burgundian craftsmanship. Under the expertise of Didier Delagrange, the estate produces wines with vibrant, ripe-fruit aromas and deep, expressive flavors. Each cuvée is polished and precise, offering both intensity and finesse—a hallmark of the region’s finest winemaking.