Deeply concentrated, this wine showcases the signature small-berry intensity unique to its site. It offers a compact profile of cassis and bramble, underpinned by a refined chalky minerality. While dense and rich in dry extract, the palate remains svelte and powerful—a quintessential Volnay with a luxurious, velvety finish.

Product Notes

Chateau de Meursault Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru is a sophisticated Burgundy wine hailing from France, displaying a perfect harmony of aroma and taste. It exhibits lush layers of dark berry fruit flavours, complemented by a distinct minerality. There's an excellent balance of silkiness and acidity, which leaves a prolonged finish on the palate. This elegant, powerful wine also offers subtle notes of forest floor, adding a complex earthiness to its profile. Aged in French oak barrels, it has a beautiful roundness with a touch of spice. This premier cru red wine is a splendid companion to roast meat dishes.

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of Burgundy wine country, lies the magnificent Chateau de Meursault winery. Originating from the 11th century, this historical estate boasts a long lineage of crafting world-class wines. The impressive Chateau is a lauded symbol of French viticulture and is a must-visit destination for wine lovers.

Sprawling across 60 hectares, the Chateau's vineyards are spread over several prestigious appellations including Meursault, Volnay, Pommard and Beaune. All vintages are exclusively composed of chardonnay and pinot noir, the two illustrious grapes varieties that have defined the identity of Burgundy for centuries.

From the vineyard, our journey extends to the exceptionally preserved, traditional cellars beneath the Chateau. Evoking the soul of Burgundy, the ancient cellars are home to numerous oak barrels where the wine aging in optimal conditions. To experience the full grandeur of Chateau de Meursault, one must descend into these atmospheric vaults and partake in a glass of their delicately balanced and nuanced wine.

Centuries-old traditional methods of vinification paired with innovative techniques, lends Chateau de Meursault's wines their exceptional quality and unrivalled complexity. Their offerings range from elegant whites that balance luscious fruit with a sense of Burgundian terroir and earthiness, to reds that strike a blance between power and finesse,

Yet, the Chateau is not solely known for its exceptional wines, it also attracts visitors with its architectural marvels. Classed as a historical monument. The castle exhibits charming features from the past such as the Louis XVI fireplace found in the grand salon.

Annual festivities add a further charm, the most popular being the annual Paulée, celebration of the end of harvest, which is held in the Chateau’s winery premises and is an occasion, eagerly awaited by wine enthusiasts from around the globe.

In a nutshell, Château de Meursault offers not only a taste of the best French wines from one of the world's top wine regions, but also a trip back in time where tradition meets elegance.

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