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Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs, 1998

Red Wine from Burgundy, France
by Domaine Michel Lafarge
$299.00
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A true clos and true monopole hidden in the humble garden of the Lafarge domaine—92 points from a vintage that continues to reward patience. Michel Lafarge pioneered organic viticulture in Burgundy, and this walled vineyard produces wines of exceptional purity. At 26+ years, this 1998 has reached a state of silky, evolved complexity with tertiary notes of earth and dried flowers. A rare opportunity to experience mature Volnay from one of its greatest producers.

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Burghound

91 points

"Maturing but not yet fully mature aromas of mostly secondary red berry fruit, stone and earth are followed by intense, beautifully delineated and quite fine medium-bodied flavors that display fine depth and length. However the slight astringency that I noted when I first reviewed this from barrel is still present and it's not completely clear that it will completely disappear though I remain optimistic that it will continue to soften. I have extended my drinking window accordingly and if you're going to try a bottle now, I would strongly advise decanting it for 30 minutes or so first."

Antonio Galloni

91 points

"Bright deep ruby-red. Very pure aromas of cherry, raspberry, licorice and flowers. Sharply defined and high-pitched on the palate, with pure, expressive red fruit flavors. Still rather tightly wound, owing to firm but ripe acidity. Finishes with ripe, fine tannins and lovely subtle persistence. Very elegant and distinctive Volnay." —Stephen Tanzer

More about Domaine Michel Lafarge

Michel Lafarge is Burgundy royalty—one of the greatest names in the game. His Aligoté comes from nearly 90-year-old vines (almost extinct elsewhere in Burgundy), planted in 1937. Whole-cluster pressed, fermented in steel with indigenous yeasts, aged in older barrels. It opens with honeysuckle and yuzu and tastes like centuries of tradition in a glass.

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted duck, beef sirloin, veal chops, mushroom tartlets, aged gouda

Tasting Profile

Red cherry and mineral with silky tannins and elegant structure. Medium body, refined finish.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    1998

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

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