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1990 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes

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RATINGS

93Burghound.com

Gorgeously complex aromas of earth, leather and a slight sauvage quality...rich, velvety, round and still somewhat tannic flavors plus outstanding length. This is very ripe, though not overly so...I very much like this.

91Wine Spectator

Big, racy and very closed now, this elegant wine gets more and more intense as it unfolds on the palate. Packed with plum, cherry and tobacco flavors and full tannins on the finish. 575 cases made.

REGION

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

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.