Domaine Michel Lafarge - Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes 2022
Price: $329.96
| Producer | Domaine Michel Lafarge |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 603232 |
| Size | 750ml |
On the southern edge of Volnay on the top portion of the slope is where Clos des Chênes' approximately 15ha are located. Considered one of the best of Volnay's top Premier Crus. The Lafarge's portion (.9ha) of this vineyard is in the NE corner of the vineyard. The Lafarge's vines are in a corner near other vaulted Premier Crus; Tille Pieds, En Champans, Cailleret. The photos here show the vineyard looking downslope (east).
One of our most anticipated stops every year is the one we make at Domaine Lafarge. In the heart of Volnay, their cellars date to the 13th century and impart a sense of history that even other venerable cellars cannot.
And then, there are the wines. They are made in a low-tech but detail oriented environment. According to Frederic, there is only about 15% new oak in the entire Domaine. Though some of the older reconditioned barrels look like they could have been subject to a thought experiment similar to “Theseus’ Paradox '' therefore making them new and increasing the percentage on site? That is a debate for another forum...It is safe to say that the wines are traditionally made and little new oak is used.
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