2019 Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Château des Ducs, Michel Lafarge

2019 Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Château des Ducs, Michel Lafarge

This is a monopole vineyard belonging to the Lafarge family of just 0.57 hectares. They have bottled it separately since 1985, and it has since become their most sought-after release. The grapes are destemmed by hand, such is the reverence in which the family hold this site: in their eyes, a grand cru. The 2019 will have a note about Michel on the label, celebrating his life.

Critic score
94/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Clos du Château des Ducs (1er Cru), Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2044info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

The 2019 Volnay Clos du Château des Ducs 1er Cru was de-stemmed by hand like the Mitans and Pezerolles. It has a deep, transparent, delineated bouquet with mineral-rich red fruit, rose petals and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky smooth entry, a light marine influence here with a hint of seaweed towards the persistent finish. Excellent.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (December 2020)
(93—95)/100

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