Domaine Michel Lafarge

Clos des Chênes Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

9.210 ratings

9.24 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

9.2

Mineral and damp earth driven beauty. Lafarge is a master with Volnay.

Mineral and damp earth driven beauty. Lafarge is a master with Volnay.

May 19th, 2015

9.5

2001 vintage and absolutely smoking

2001 vintage and absolutely smoking

Feb 2nd, 2015

Co-Owner/Distributor Vance Erickson

9.3

Extra special thanks to Sal at Il Grano for sharing this with us, and for his incomparable hospitality.

Extra special thanks to Sal at Il Grano for sharing this with us, and for his incomparable hospitality.

Sep 4th, 2014

Sales Grand Cru Selections

8.7

"T" is for tannin.

"T" is for tannin.

Mar 2nd, 2014

8.9

Initially shy and not giving much but you can smell just enough to tell you patience is your friend. Like a couple on a blind date who are not sure where things are headed. Giving just enough to keep you interested but not enough to commit. The material is all there but does it all come together?

Initially shy and not giving much but you can smell just enough to tell you patience is your friend. Like a couple on a blind date who are not sure where things are headed. Giving just enough to keep you interested but not enough to commit. The material is all there but does it all come together?

Jul 19th, 2016

8.9

Elegant with a subtle presence and nice acidity.

Elegant with a subtle presence and nice acidity.

Oct 30th, 2014

8.7

2014/3/14@RN74 Blind tasting on Waters palace

2014/3/14@RN74 Blind tasting on Waters palace

Mar 14th, 2014

9.1

Steve had this 4 years ago

Steve had this 4 years ago

May 5th, 2020

9.4

Lance had this 8 years ago

Lance had this 8 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2016

9.8

Johnny had this 10 years ago

Johnny had this 10 years ago

Nov 2nd, 2013