2005 - Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs, 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 08
Deep red-ruby. Very closed nose hints at black cherry, black pepper, shoe polish and bitter chocolate, along with a suggestion of superripe fruit. Broad, rich and liqueur-like, and currently showing less of the treble quality of the premier cru. But this is wonderfully rich and ripe, and finishes with big, broad tannins and a hint of surmaturite This atypically rich wine probably won't reach its peak until 2020 or so.
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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.