Domaine François Buffet - "Clos des Chênes" Volnay Premier Cru 2023

The Buffet family has been farming in Burgundy since 1692, though their official domaine didn't begin until 1849. Over the years, the family has amassed an enviable holding of exceptional, regional, village and premier cru sites in Volnay, Pommard, Pernand-Vergelesses and Savigny-les-Beaune. Currently, the estate is run by Marc-Olivier Buffet, the seventh generation, and consists of just over 8 hectares of vines, producing wine from over 15 different appellations. The Buffet philosophy is to "speak with" the terroir, limiting human influence to produce individual wines that are representative of their vineyard site.

Buffet's Clos des Chênes Volnay Premier Cru is fermented one-third whole cluster. An intense ruby in the glass, this Premier Cru displays an intoxicating nose of red and dark fruits on the nose mixed with notes of baking spice and bergamot tea. This wine is exquisitely balanced offering a dazzling attack of cherry, tart raspberry and cranberry flavors accented with a touch of forest floor and cinnamon. The juicy mid-palate is supported by a vibrant acidity and silky tannins, leading to a seemingly endless finish. Enjoy with wild mushroom soufflé or Veal Saltimbocca.