Beaune Premier Cru 'Champs Pimont', Domaine Clos de la Chapelle, 2024 - Magnum

Est. delivery in 2027.

"Clay-limestone soils with iron content and good drainage. From 65-year-old vines that remain impressively productive. Pure, transparent fruit with fine definition. Chalky tannins provide structure without heaviness."
Stewart Pryce, Honest Grapes Wine Club Manager

The 2024 vintage was not straightforward at Clos de la Chapelle. Mildew pressure was significant, particularly in sensitive sites, and overall yields were low, averaging around 20 hl/ha. Champs Pimonts, with its comparatively healthy crop, played an outsized role in stabilising volumes. As with previous challenging years like 2021, the season demanded patience. A dry, sunny end to the cycle allowed the team to wait for full phenolic ripeness, stretching the growing season to close to 100 days – always the benchmark – with very little botrytis to contend with.

The results are convincing across both colours. These are wines built on freshness and site expression rather than sheer weight, and 2024 stands out as a genuine success for the domaine. We are particularly pleased to be working exclusively with Clos de la Chapelle again this year, and firmly believe this is one of Volnay’s most exciting addresses.