Clos de la Barre
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A walled monopole on the edge of Volnay village, exclusively produced by Louis Jadot from 1.32 hectares of Premier Cru vines.
Clos de la Barre is a 1.32-hectare Premier Cru monopole in Volnay, exclusively made by Louis Jadot on chalk and marl soils. The vineyard sits at 300 meters elevation with a southeast aspect, producing Pinot Noir of classic Volnay elegance. Its name derives from a barrier that once controlled access to Volnay castle.
- Premier Cru vineyard in Volnay, Côte de Beaune
- Total area: 1.32 hectares
- Monopole of Louis Jadot
- Elevation: 300 meters with southeast-facing aspect
- Soils: chalk, marl, and a thin iron-rich layer
- Only grape: Pinot Noir
- Name refers to a barrier (barre) once giving access to Volnay castle
Location and Classification
Clos de la Barre sits on the edge of Volnay village itself, a walled vineyard (clos) classified at Premier Cru level within the Volnay appellation of the Côte de Beaune. At 300 meters elevation with a southeast-facing aspect, the site benefits from good morning sun exposure, a key advantage in Burgundy's continental climate. The vineyard covers just 1.32 hectares, making it one of the more intimate Premier Cru parcels in the village.
Soils and Terroir
The soils at Clos de la Barre combine chalk and marl with a thin iron-rich layer beneath. This combination is characteristic of the Côte de Beaune's best Pinot Noir sites, providing good drainage alongside mineral complexity. The chalk component contributes to the vineyard's capacity to produce wines of finesse rather than weight, while the iron-rich layer adds a structural underpinning that gives the wines their characteristic definition.
History and Name
The name 'Clos de la Barre' derives from a barrier, or barre, that historically controlled access to Volnay castle. The vineyard has long been enclosed by walls, a designation that in Burgundy carries both practical and prestige significance. Louis Jadot holds the monopole on this site, meaning the Beaune-based négociant is the sole producer, giving the wine a consistency of style across vintages that is rare in the patchwork world of Burgundy ownership.
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As a Volnay Premier Cru, Clos de la Barre produces Pinot Noir in the village's signature style: light in color, aromatic, and built for elegance rather than power. Volnay sits at the northern end of the Côte de Beaune's red wine zone, and its wines consistently show a perfumed, red-fruit character with silky tannins. Clos de la Barre, with its chalk and marl base, delivers this profile with precision and mineral lift.
Light-bodied Pinot Noir with aromatic red fruit, violet notes, silky tannins, and a mineral, chalk-driven finish typical of Volnay Premier Cru.
- Louis Jadot Volnay Premier Cru Clos de la Barre$60-90The monopole producer; the only bottling of this Premier Cru site available anywhere.Find →
- Clos de la Barre is a monopole of Louis Jadot, meaning it is the sole producer of this Premier Cru.
- Located on the edge of Volnay village, the 'clos' designation indicates a walled vineyard.
- Soils include chalk, marl, and a thin iron-rich layer at 300 meters elevation with southeast aspect.
- The name refers to a historic barrier controlling access to Volnay castle.
- Only Pinot Noir is grown; wine style is light, elegant, and aromatic, consistent with the Volnay appellation character.