Domaine Clos de la Chapelle
The splendid vineyard of the Clos de la Chapelle monopoly has a long and colorful history, where the history of the magnificent chapel, which gave it its name, and that of the village of Volnay, once the residence of the Dukes of Burgundy, merge.
The Clos de la Chapelle was originally part of the Bousse d'Or estate, one plot of which was the property of the Confrérie du Saint-Sacrement and a second plot, property of the Carmelites of Beaune. The Revolution and the redemption of ecclesiastical property as national property resulted in a change of owners. The Pinard family will acquire these two entities which will be brought together later by Victor Boillot in 1865. The name, Domaine Clos de la Chapelle, was adopted in 1937, when the appellation was set up by the INAO.
Domaine Louis Boillot was made up of three small parcels of Premier Cru: Pommard Les Chanlins (very old vines), Volnay Carelle sous la Chapelle (now Volnay En Carelle), and the monopoly Volnay Clos de la Chapelle.
With the addition of 8 appellations all classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru, Domaine Clos de la Chapelle now includes 11 distinct terroirs and a total area of 4 hectares of vines.
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Beaune, Corton Charlemagne, Volnay 1er cru |
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Beaune is a village that dates back to the Roman times and archaelogical evidence supports the plantation of vines around the town at that time. Rich in premier cru designation, some 75% of the cultivation boasts this status.
One of the great white wines of the world, Corton Charlemagne has the ability to be enjoyed young while still having the capability to age for decades. It can have all the power of a Montrachet, but at its best will possess a minerality and a laser-like precision that provides great length.
Beaune is a village that dates back to the Roman times and archaelogical evidence supports the plantation of vines around the town at that time. Beaune wines from the northern section tend to be more fruity and those at the southern end are more tannic. Their wines are in the middle section and exhibit a balanced Beaunois style.
The Volnay appellation is found mid-slope in the Côte de Beaune, with Pommard to the north and Meursault to the south. Although there are no Grands Crus here, Volnay's 30 Premiers Crus are unmatched. Always appreciated for their finesse and beautiful bouquet, Volnays are often regarded as being feminine. The vines for this cuvée are on average 45 years old. This square shaped, "carré =Carelle", vineyard is located just below the beautiful 16th century chapel of Volnay.
Quite a bit of mystery surrounds this monopole vineyard, as it was only officially named in 1937, and was not mentioned in Dr. Lavalle's original classifications. It seems that it might have been part of the Clos de la Bousse d'Or, which lies just to the north of it, but the date and reason why the two vineyards were separated by a wall is unclear.
The back wall, which makes it an official clos, was erected at a much later date, likely around the same time as the naming of the vineyard. The vineyard is part of the larger lieu-dit 1er Cru Le Village, which also includes the Clos de la Bousse d'Or.