Volnay 1er Cru “Chanlin” AOC 2022

Wine description for Volnay 1er Cru “Chanlin” AOC 2022 by Henri & Gilles Buisson

Character

A Premier Cru of remarkable finesse, combining the elegance of Volnay with the mineral clarity for which the Buisson estate is renowned. The 2022 vintage displays the typical tension between a silky texture and structural depth – a wine that persuades not through power, but through subtle complexity.

Terroir & Origin

The Chanlin vineyard site ranks among the privileged Premier Crus of Volnay in the Côte de Beaune. Here, on calcareous soils, the vines are rooted in a terroir that shapes Pinot Noir into particularly fine-boned, mineral-driven wines. The Buisson family has tended their plots since 1947 – and consistently biodynamically since 1990, long before this approach gained widespread recognition. This decades-long experience in working with the vines is reflected in the authenticity of the wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir in its purest Burgundian expression. Gilles Buisson works with minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts, without fining or filtration. This artisanal rigour demands absolute cleanliness in the vineyard and requires the kind of attentiveness that only arises from years of experience. The result is a wine of crystalline purity, allowing the fruit of the vintage to shine unadulterated.

Food Pairings

The refined structure and moderate tannin presence make this Volnay an ideal partner for herb-roasted leg of lamb, duck breast with cherries, or saddle of venison in red wine jus. It also shows itself at its finest alongside ripe Époisses or Comté. For something simpler: a glass served with sautéed mushrooms or a porcini risotto reveals the earthy dimension of this characterful Burgundy.