2017 - Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, Michel Lafarge

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Volnay |
Producer: Michel Lafarge |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
In Bond Incl. VAT

Tasting Notes

90-92
Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Jan 19
The 2017 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru, which lost 40% of its vines after Frédéric Lafarge pulled up the oldest 60-year old vines after the frost damage, has the most exotic bouquet amongst Lafarge’s 2017s. Although the Caillerets remains within that idiom of classic Burgundy. The palate is medium-bodied, feisty and spicy on the entry with hints of dark chocolate and espresso that tincture the red berry fruit. I find the oak just leaving a mark on the finish that will be subsumed by the time it is in bottle. Very fine.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 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.