Clos de la Bousse d'Or

The vineyard was originally known as La Bousse d'Or, a phrase rooted in old French meaning 'golden earth,' a reference to the warm, golden-tinted soils found within the clos. In 1855, the broader estate that included this site was part of a prestigious domaine that also held Romanée-Conti and Clos de Tart, reflecting the caliber of land under common ownership at the time. When Domaine de la Pousse d'Or came to own the vineyard, French authorities declined to permit a domaine and its vineyard to share identical names, so the site was formally renamed Clos de la Bousse d'Or while the domaine retained the Pousse d'Or identity. The vineyard sits adjacent to the Volnay town hall and is enclosed by a traditional stone wall that marks it as a true clos.

• Name means 'golden earth' in old French
• Historically linked to an 1855 estate that included Romanée-Conti and Clos de Tart
• Renamed to distinguish vineyard from domaine at the request of French authorities
• Located next to Volnay's town hall, enclosed by a stone wall

The vineyard covers between 2.1 and 2.3 hectares and sits on a southeast-facing slope within the village of Volnay. The soils are a combination of clay-limestone and limestone marl with clay-limestone scree, typical of the premier cru sites along the Côte de Beaune. This soil profile provides good drainage while retaining just enough moisture to support balanced vine growth. The cool continental climate of Burgundy shapes the growing season, with the southeast aspect ensuring sufficient morning sun exposure. Vines were planted between the 1950s and 1970s, giving the estate a base of mature vine material that contributes to the concentration and complexity of the wines.

• Southeast-facing slope in Volnay, Côte de Beaune
• Clay-limestone and limestone marl with scree
• Vines planted between the 1950s and 1970s
• Cool continental Burgundy climate

Clos de la Bousse d'Or produces red wine exclusively from Pinot Noir, in keeping with the style and regulations of Volnay Premier Cru. The wines are known for their elegance and refinement rather than power, with red fruit character, pronounced perfume, silky texture, and fine tannins. This profile aligns with Volnay's broader reputation as one of Burgundy's most graceful appellations, often contrasted with the more structured wines of neighboring Pommard. The monopole status means all production comes from a single domaine, allowing Domaine de la Pousse d'Or to express a consistent and singular vision of the site.

• 100% Pinot Noir
• Hallmark style: perfumed, silky, fine tannins, red fruit
• Reflects Volnay's reputation for elegance over structure
• Monopole ensures consistent single-producer expression

Domaine de la Pousse d'Or is the sole producer of Clos de la Bousse d'Or, holding the vineyard as a monopole. The domaine takes its name from another premier cru site in Volnay, En la Pousse d'Or, and is one of the reference producers in the appellation. The exclusive ownership of this clos gives the domaine a prestigious and rare asset within the Côte de Beaune, where monopole premier crus are uncommon.