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1997 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs

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February 13, 2022 - $200

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RATINGS

91Stephen Tanzer

...Complex, aromatic nose of cherry and raspberry...an enticing silky texture and good grip. Flavors of spiced cherry and mint... Finishes bright and long, with a subtle whiplash of flavor. This is excellent.

90-92The Wine Advocate

...a fabulous nose of candied cherries, and red and black fruit syrups...marvelous breadth, a medium to full body, sublime elegance, structure, and a floral, black cherry-dominated flavor profile...soft, and immensely enjoyable.

90Burghound.com

A now fully mature nose that is really quite elegant...nicely pure aromas that are ripe, but by no means roasted, and complement the delicious middle weight, rich and forward flavors that possess a lovely finishing sweetness...

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Volnay, Clos Des Ducs

Volnay is a small appellation with just 904 vineyard acres and a town of fewer than 500 residents. Nevertheless, to Burgundy enthusiasts, it's a jewel. Clive Coates calls Volnay “one of the most delightful wines and one of the most rewarding communes in the Côte d’Or.” Robert M. Parker Jr. described Volnay as “the queen of the Côte de Beaune.” Volnay has always been appealing. In the 13th and 14th centuries the powerful Dukes of Burgundy acquired land there and built chateaux. The medieval town sits on the hillside above the vineyards and the appellation is restricted to red wines made of Pinot Noir. Though there are no Grands Crus, there are 35 Premiers Crus. Some reviewers say the lighter soil of Volnay, compared with Pommard to the north, makes Volnay wines more delicate and elegant than wines from neighboring appellations. Robert M. Parker Jr. wrote that Volnay has a “high-quality level of winemaking…The top Volnays possess an immense, seductive fruitiness and lushness…”

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, 1er (Premier) Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.