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Michel Lafarge

Michel Lafarge dates its history in the commune of Volnay, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune, to the 19th century. The domaine owns or leases 28.75 acres of premier cru and villages vineyards including premier cru parcels in Les Caillerets, Clos des Chenes, Clos du Chateau des Ducs (a monopole), and Les Mitans. The estate frequently produces 16 cuvees from their vineyards, and all are much admired. Clive Coates has written the Michel Lafarge and his son Frederic “produce some of the most delicious wines in the village, all the way from a splendid Bourgogne rouge to the yardstick Clos des Chenes.”

2005 Michel Lafarge Volnay Vendages Selectionnees

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork

WA  90-91+    
BH  90   
JR  17+    

2008 Michel Lafarge Volnay Vendages Selectionnees

Light capsule condition issue

WA  90   
JR  17   

2009 Michel Lafarge Volnay Vendages Selectionnees

WA  90-92   

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs

Capsule condition issue; label condition issue

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes

3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue

1989 Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage

2005 Michel Lafarge Volnay

WA  90-91   
JR  17   

2009 Michel Lafarge Volnay

WA  89-91   
BH  88-91   
JR  16   

2008 Michel Lafarge Beaune Les Aigrots

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WA  92   
BH  91