Les Caillerets-Clos des 60 Ouvrées

Clos des 60 Ouvrées occupies the highest and steepest portion of the Caillerets vineyard, positioned south-southeast of Volnay village near the commune boundary with Meursault. The site is enclosed by traditional Burgundian walls, a physical marker of its historical prestige and identity as a distinct clos. At just 2.39 hectares, it is compact even by Burgundy's famously fragmented standards, and its position at elevation on the slope sets it apart from the broader Caillerets climat below.

• Walled vineyard (clos) at the steepest top section of Caillerets
• South-southeast of Volnay village, near Meursault border
• Southeast-facing slope with full morning and midday sun exposure
• One of Burgundy's most celebrated single-owner Premier Cru sites

The vineyard's soils combine limestone marl with clay-limestone scree and a hard underlying limestone layer covered by thin gravel. This structure promotes excellent drainage on the steep slope while retaining just enough moisture for vine balance. The southeast aspect delivers generous sun exposure during the critical ripening period, while cool evenings help preserve the natural acidity and aromatic precision that define great Volnay. The interaction of these soil layers with the hillside position produces the mineral tension central to the clos's character.

• Limestone marl base with clay-limestone scree
• Hard limestone sublayer beneath thin gravel covering
• Southeast exposure maximizes phenolic ripeness
• Cool nights preserve acidity and aromatic complexity

Domaine de la Pousse d'Or has held exclusive ownership of Clos des 60 Ouvrées since at least the mid-20th century, making it one of Burgundy's most storied monopoles. The vineyard takes its name from the old Burgundian land measurement, the ouvrée, with 60 ouvrées equating to roughly 2.39 hectares. Vines were planted in two distinct periods: approximately half the plot dates to the 1950s and half to the 1980s. This vine age profile contributes to the depth and complexity found in the wines.

• Monopole held by Domaine de la Pousse d'Or since at least the mid-20th century
• Named after the ouvrée, a traditional Burgundian unit of vineyard measure
• 60 ouvrées equals approximately 2.39 hectares
• Two vine plantings: circa 1950s and 1980s

The Clos des 60 Ouvrées produces exclusively Pinot Noir, as is standard across Volnay Premier Cru. The wine is defined by elegance and precision rather than power, showing black cherry fruit, lifted minerality, and fine-grained tannins with a silky, refined texture. The steep slope and well-drained soils concentrate flavors without producing heaviness. The cool-evening climate preserves freshness and aromatic complexity, and the old vine component from the 1950s planting adds depth and intensity to the blend. This is Volnay at its most complete: delicate yet structured, perfumed yet mineral.