
- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Michel Lafarge
- Region Volnay
- Grape Pinot Noir
- Drinking 2015 - 2028
- Case size 3x75cl
- Available Now
2005 - Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Château des Ducs Domaine Michel Lafarge - 3x75cl
- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Michel Lafarge
- Region Volnay
- Grape Pinot Noir
- Drinking 2015 - 2028
- Case size 3x75cl
- Available Now
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Burghound, April 2007, Score: 92-95
This too is given to very ripe red berry liqueur aromas yet despite the ripeness, the dominating minerality of this appellation is in full display and it continues onto the rich, refined, pure and beautifully detailed flavors underpinned by a velvety mouth feel, firm tannins and an explosive finish. While I have always admired this wine for its understatement and purity, there is a bit more forcefulness to the overall impression and this is potentially the best Ducs in years. Drink: 2015+.Notes: from 50 year old vines; a monopole of the domaine.Comments: don't miss! Outstanding!
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Burghound, April 2008, Score: 93
A gentle touch of wood frames very ripe red berry liqueur aromas yet despite the ripeness, the dominating minerality of this appellation is in full display and it continues onto the rich, refined, pure and beautifully detailed flavors underpinned by a velvety mouth feel, firm tannins and an explosive finish. While I have always admired this classy wine for its understatement and purity, there is a bit more forcefulness to the overall impression and this is potentially the best Ducs in years. Drink: 2015+.Notes: from 50 year old vines: a monopole of the domaine.Comments: outstanding!
Producer
Domaine Michel Lafarge
In Burgundy, in each vintage and each vineyard there are usually both good and underwhelming wines, but if one had to name a grower whose every wine is consistently excellent, it would be Michel Lafarge, the former mayor of Volnay. This family domaine in the heart of the village of Volnay, was created at the beginning of the 19th century. Since then, the property has grown to 12 hectares. Along with Michel's son, Frederic,...Read more
In Burgundy, in each vintage and each vineyard there are usually both good and underwhelming wines, but if one had to name a grower whose every wine is consistently excellent, it would be Michel Lafarge, the former mayor of Volnay. This family domaine in the heart of the village of Volnay, was created at the beginning of the 19th century. Since then, the property has grown to 12 hectares. Along with Michel's son, Frederic, who, since 1997 has introduced some biodynamic methods, theytook the whole domaine biodynamic in 2000.Read less

Region
Volnay
A red wine appellation only, wines from Volnay might be considered the most revered of southern Burgundy. They have been celebrated since the 18th century for their delicacy. But they are not fruit forward like those of Beaune or Chorey Lès Beaune nor have the brooding structure of Pommard.Instead, they have superb linearity, focus and poise while sheathed in velvety tannin. This slightly reticent personality comes out even more with a bit of age, though some can be approached very young. There are no grand cru vineyards in Volnay, but there are some excellent premier cru examples including Volnay Les Champans and Volnay Les Caillerets. Chardonnay grown in the shared Santenots vineyard must be labelled as Meursault.