2008 - Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, Michel Lafarge

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Volnay |
Producer: Michel Lafarge |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Mar 11
Good medium red. Pure but reticent aromas of black cherry, violet, licorice and mint, plus a hint of chocolate. Dense and chewy but folded in on itself, with strong acids keeping the dark fruit, violet and saline flavors under wraps. Most impressive today on the bright, rising finish, which saturates the mouth with fruits, violet and minerals. The crop level was less than 25 hectoliters per hectare, according to Frederic Lafarge, as there was some hail here.
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Volnay Fine Wine

Volnay

Volnay, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, is famed for elegant, refined Pinot Noir wines with silky texture, aromatic complexity, and graceful ageing potential. These wines feature delicate flavours of red berries, like cherry and raspberry, with floral notes and subtle earth and spice. Though lacking Grand Cru vineyards, Premier Crus like Les Caillerets and Clos des Chênes are highly esteemed for their finesse and depth. Top producers include Domaine Michel Lafarge, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, and Domaine Hubert de Montille, all dedicated to expressing Volnay's unique terroir.