2009 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru "Clos des Chênes"
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95
Burghound
Reviewed April 2012The wondrous complexity of the aromas is genuinely remarkable with its ultra-fresh, ripe and airy red berry fruit, stone, earth and spice scents. Moreover, this impressive depth continues onto the rich, full-bodied and very serious big-bodied flavors that ooze dry extract on the concentrated, intense and vibrant finish that seems to go on and on. I very much like the balance and while this is certainly extremely rich and ripe, there is absolutely no sense of heaviness or undue weightiness. This explosive effort should be magnificent in time. *Outstanding*
Professional Reviews
95
Wine Advocate
The 2009 Volnay Clos de Chene is a model of elegance. Weightless, pure and elegant, it succeeds in conveying notable flavor intensity with no sense of heaviness, something only Pinot Noir is capable of doing to this degree. The fresh, vibrant finish suggests the wine has many days of fine drinking ahead. (AG)
94
John Gilman
The 2009 Clos des Chênes is a simply stunning young wine. The magical and still fairly primary bouquet offers up notes of red and black cherries, red plums, cocoa, woodsmoke, a touch of gamebird, fresh thyme and a beautiful base of soil. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and seamless, with a sappy core of pure fruit, suave tannins, bright acids and superb length and grip on the focused and utterly complete finish. A great vintage for the Lafarge Clos des Chênes. (Drink between 2020-2070) 94+
93
Vinous
The 2009 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru is showing some bricking on the rim. Considering this is poured from magnum, it's fairly evolved on the nose. It gains complexity with refined red berry fruit, earthenware and a touch of ash. The palate is underpinned by a fine line of acidity, mainly red fruit with a dash of black pepper, segueing into an irony finish that boasts darker fruit than the entry. À point. Tasted and The Fine Wine Experience's La Paulée dinner at 1243 Club in Beaune.(NM)
Details
| Origin | Volnay, Burgundy, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| SKU | 1219520 |