Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Caillerets'

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Domaine Michel Lafarge

Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Caillerets'

Name: Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Caillerets'
Brand: Domaine Michel Lafarge
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Caillerets' is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Michel Lafarge winery in the Volnay appellation of Burgundy, France. The vineyard is situated on a steep slope with a unique soil composition of limestone and clay, which imparts a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques such as hand-harvesting and natural fermentation, resulting in a wine that is elegant, complex, and expressive of its terroir. The wine is characterized by its delicate aromas of red fruits, floral notes, and subtle spices, with a silky texture and a long, refined finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Caillerets' is a remarkable expression of Burgundy terroir.The nose reveals aromas of dark fruits, dried herbs, and toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with rich tannins and a long, elegant finish. Notes of blackberries, cassis, and earth linger on the palate. Overall, this is a superb Volnay with plenty of complexity and structure to please the most discerning of palates.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

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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:

Grainy

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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