Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos du Château des Ducs'

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Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos du Château des Ducs'

Name: Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos du Château des Ducs'
Brand: Domaine Michel Lafarge
Price: 325 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

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Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos du Château des Ducs' is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Michel Lafarge winery. The wine comes from the Volnay appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir grapes in the world. The vineyard features a unique terroir with limestone and clay soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is elegant, complex, and well-balanced. The wine is characterized by its bright red fruit flavors, subtle earthy notes, and silky tannins, making it a perfect choice for pairing with a variety of dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This elegant and complex Volnay 1er Cru is a delightful blend of bright red fruit, earthy mushroom notes, and subtle spice.On the palate, there are notes of red cherry and cranberry, with a hint of earthy mushroom flavor and an underlying mineral note. The tannins are silky and well-balanced, with a lingering finish of ripe cherry, spice, and subtle oak. It is a lovely expression of terroir that is sure to please any Burgundy connoisseur.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

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Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Domaine Michel Lafarge

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

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