Volnay’s Fine Line – Xavier Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2022

Tasting Notes

In the glass: a clear medium ruby with a bright rim — Pinot with poise, not pomp.
On the nose: “perfumed floral bouquet that opens with red and black fruit.”  Expect ripe cherry, raspberry, a swirl of plum, violet blossoms and a faint whisper of white pepper/spice.
On the palate: graceful yet structured. Fresh acidity drives vibrant red-berry fruit, fine tannins give grip without grit, a mineral/saline undercurrent keeps it elegant and grounded. Retailers mention “elegant and firmly structured… cherry, raspberry, floral and spice aromas and flavors.”

Finish: lingering, refined, “lovely long finish” in user review. 
This is Pinot that knows its place.

Meet the Winemaker

Xavier Monnot is a Burgundian producer rooted in the Côte de Beaune, known for making wines that marry site-precision with subtle power. His Clos des Chênes 1er Cru comes from the Volnay appellation, capturing the finesse of Volnay’s slopes and soils.
His style? No flash, all finesse. You bring this bottle when you’re playing the long game.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir.

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Clos des Chênes, Volnay 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France.

• Vinification/Aging: While specific barrel/aging details aren’t fully public in sourced pages, the profile aligns with destemmed (or lightly whole-bunch) fermentation, fine oak aging, emphasis on fresh fruit + minerality.

• ABV: ~13% (typical for Burgundy village/1er level; exact figure not found in search results)

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 15-17 °C — let it breathe a little (30 mins decant suggested if you want to show off).

Critic Reviews

• Review from Winebow: “The 2022 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru has a perfumed floral bouquet that opens …” 

• CellarTracker user review: “Obviously young but … after a few hours showed its class with a lovely long finish.” (score ~92 pts) 

• Retail notes: “Elegant and firmly structured… cherry, raspberry, floral and spice aromas and flavors.” 
  (No large-scale 95+ point score publicly found in the search results, so we keep it grounded.)

Food Pairings

• Roast duck breast with cherry-raspberry sauce & a hint of thyme — the red berry and finesse match beautifully.

• Herb-crusted pork tenderloin with mushroom ragù — elegance meets refinement.

• Beef tartare with capers and shallots + a side of crisp herbs — raw simplicity, refined wine.

• Aged Comté or mature Gruyère with apple slices & walnuts — texture and nuance.

• Mushroom-ravioli in brown-butter sage sauce — vegetarian but serious.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’re done with “good wine that gets by”. This is wine that means something — one of Burgundy’s finer slopes, crafted with care, vintage to vintage. You’ll pull this when you want to impress without trying too hard.
It says: I know what I’m doing — and I’m doing it quietly.

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