2011 - 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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Vintage 2011 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes, Michel Lafarge Pack Size 6 x 75cl Case OC Duty IB Stock 1 Price £790.00 £807.91 £969.50

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Tasting Notes

92
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Mar 14
Bright medium red. High-pitched aromas and flavors of blueberry, black cherry and licorice; darker in fruit character than the young 2012 version. Quite reserved and tightly wound, with hints of pepper and herbs contributing to the impression of energy and precision. Finishes with serious fine-grained tannins and terrific persistence. Lay this one down.
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91
Robert Parker Wine Advocate Neal Martin - 30 Nov 14
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2011 from Michel Lafarge has a detailed, precise and mineral bouquet that is focused and sophisticated. Here the terroir really shows through with a sense of transparency and the whole bunch ferment is obvious. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp and slightly chalky tannins. This still feels quite tight with a rather foursquare finish, but it has some class and its reserved personality is appealing.
Drinking Date: 2014 - 2028
16.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 05 Jul 22
Pale ruby. Light but charming nose with some definite evolution. Softened tannins with just a little drying fruit on the end. Remarkable sweetness and no marked acidity. Less than perfection but nothing forced. Quite long but just lacking a little drive. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2028
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.