2003 - 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 - 01 Jun 20
The 2003 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru has a pretty and well-defined bouquet whereby the terroir and Lafarge’s winemaking skill overcome the imprimatur of the growing season. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, plenty of tart red fruit and a bit of sourness toward the finish. Yet it has cohesion and some vigor, and I can see it offering several more years of drinking pleasure. Tasted at Sarah Marsh’s 2003/2004 tasting in London.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2030
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 25 Nov 19
Picked from 20 September. Bright, healthy garnet. Rather muted nose. Very juicy fruit with life and freshness. The tannins are fine and dusty. This seems pretty convincing, especially for the vintage. Real grunt. Perhaps not as nuanced as in a great vintage but this is certainly a wine that can safely be recommended. Even if it’s a tad dry on the end. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2015 - 2030
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.