Domaine Michel Lafarge

Clos des Chênes Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

9.423 ratings

9.517 pro ratings

Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.5

Terrific balance. Drinkable and open. More life to go. Sweet red cherry.

Terrific balance. Drinkable and open. More life to go. Sweet red cherry.

Mar 22nd, 2017

9.4

The 1996 wasn't as amazing as I remembered but really thought the 90 was in perfect mature place. Nice red fruit with hints of Asian spices and pepper. A sexy wine

The 1996 wasn't as amazing as I remembered but really thought the 90 was in perfect mature place. Nice red fruit with hints of Asian spices and pepper. A sexy wine

Sep 5th, 2016

Sales Grand Cru Selections

8.5

Showed clumsy and pruney. 😐 Vintage?

Showed clumsy and pruney. 😐 Vintage?

May 23rd, 2015

Sommelier Acquerello

9.4

Smoky, meaty, perfumed, Volnay

Smoky, meaty, perfumed, Volnay

Feb 2nd, 2015

Sommelier Restaurant DANIEL

9.4

Lafarge isn't pretty. It's just damn good.

Lafarge isn't pretty. It's just damn good.

Nov 9th, 2014

9.4

Showed very well last night.

Showed very well last night.

Mar 6th, 2014

Flawed bottle. 1990

Flawed bottle. 1990

Jan 30th, 2020

9.5

web had this 4 years ago

web had this 4 years ago

Feb 9th, 2020

9.5

web had this 5 years ago

web had this 5 years ago

Dec 28th, 2018

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.6

Rajat had this 9 years ago

Rajat had this 9 years ago

Oct 22nd, 2015