Volnay Premier Cru 'Clos des Chênes', Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2018
Volnay Premier Cru 'Clos des Chênes', Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Volnay, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, bolognese. Cheapest offer £62.00 at Honest Grapes.
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This wine is beautifully generous, with inviting aromas of violets—a classic hallmark of Volnay—alongside vibrant red berries. The palate is silky and expressive, with refined yet firm tannins adding structure. Whether enjoyed in its youth or after a decade of aging, this wine is sure to impress at any stage. The wines from Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard have a clear purity and minerality as well as a lovely weight and richness of fruit. The focus and precision is what makes them really stand out and with Céline Fontaine and her husband Fred Robert (formerly of Armand Rousseau) at the helm, you best keep a close eye on how high this Domaine will climb!