Domaine Jean-Michael Gaunoux – Volnay Clos des Chenes – Premier Cru

Overview: Gaunoux is an old Cte de Beaune family whose most famous member was Henri Gaunoux??a celebrated vigneron in the decades on either side of the second war. Upon his death in 1972 his estate was divided among his family, and his two sons consolidated the vineyard parcels into two domaines: Domaine Franois Gaunoux in Meursault, and Domaine Michel Gaunoux in Pommard. Henri??s grandson, Jean-Michel, went to work side by side with Franois in 1978. In 1990, Jean-Michel split with his father and started his own domaine with vineyard parcels from his mother??s family. In 1991, he put in a new cellar and ageing rooms. The domaine farms nearly six hectares, or 14.5 acres, in the villages of Meursault, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, and Volnay. Production is just about evenly split between Pinot and Chardonnay. The distinguishing characteristic of his wines is their regal nature. These are self-assured wines, without need of flash or pizzazz (you won??t find big extractions, high toast oak, or the like here). They know themselves and are solidly built, pure, long, very mineral, and age-worthy.

Tasting Notes: It gives wealth and generosity without losing anything of the finesse and elegance of the Volnay always with good potential for guarding.

Pairing: Mushroom and Truffle Risotto, Arugula, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Points: 92 KE

Format / ABV: 750 ml / 13

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