2018 - Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes, 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 Neal Martin - 22 Nov 22
The 2018 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru is superior on the nose in this flight, exhibiting polished but delineated black and red fruit, assiduously integrated oak and a sense of terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with a spicy opening, erring slightly towards the floral personality of Syrah. Indeed, it has quite a muscular, dense finish that detracts from its potential finesse. Not bad at all - time will temper it. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2038
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.