Domaine Michel Lafarge

Clos des Chênes Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

9.218 ratings
9.16 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
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.9

Had a softness to it, but with good structure that didn't jump out at you

Had a softness to it, but with good structure that didn't jump out at you

Oct 31st, 2016
Kimberly Prokoshyn

Sommelier Pearl & Ash in NYC

9.3

So good, dark, lifted and rustic

So good, dark, lifted and rustic

Jan 10th, 2016
Mario Vaillancourt

Un nez envoûtant, élégant et assez complexe avec des notes de fruits rouges, écorces orange, beaucoup d’épices, poivre blanc fin, légèrement terreux. La bouche est sur le même registre, c’est frais, fin, aérien, tout en ayant une certaine poigne en finale. 91-92

A very complex, elegant and addictive nose of red fruit, orange peel, lots of spices, white pepper, slightly earthy. The palate follows with the same profile, it’s fresh, elegant, has lots of finesse, a touch of grip on the finish, it could seem light or lacking fruit to some but it is a gorgeous and more intellectual wine.

Un nez envoûtant, élégant et assez complexe avec des notes de fruits rouges, écorces orange, beaucoup d’épices, poivre blanc fin, légèrement terreux. La bouche est sur le même registre, c’est frais, fin, aérien, tout en ayant une certaine poigne en finale. 91-92

A very complex, elegant and addictive nose of red fruit, orange peel, lots of spices, white pepper, slightly earthy. The palate follows with the same profile, it’s fresh, elegant, has lots of finesse, a touch of grip on the finish, it could seem light or lacking fruit to some but it is a gorgeous and more intellectual wine.

Nov 3rd, 2021
Sergio Licea

Red cherries, roses, iron, leather, mushrooms, pottery soil. Snapping acid/rough velvet tannin balance, medium bodied, juicy-satin texture, long earthy-smoky-peppery finish. Delicate aromatics, earthy palate, tannins/acid persist together on finish.

Red cherries, roses, iron, leather, mushrooms, pottery soil. Snapping acid/rough velvet tannin balance, medium bodied, juicy-satin texture, long earthy-smoky-peppery finish. Delicate aromatics, earthy palate, tannins/acid persist together on finish.

Sep 7th, 2018
Neil Cornish

Delicate nose. Rose. Tart red cherry. Moderate secondary development. The acid on the finish is a bit more than I like.

Delicate nose. Rose. Tart red cherry. Moderate secondary development. The acid on the finish is a bit more than I like.

Feb 24th, 2017
Alex Xu

Classic Lafarge. So much beautiful fruit, concentrated and elegant at the same time. Masses of strawberry and raspberry, some savory and mineral notes on the back palate. Supple with a nice weight

Classic Lafarge. So much beautiful fruit, concentrated and elegant at the same time. Masses of strawberry and raspberry, some savory and mineral notes on the back palate. Supple with a nice weight

Jan 8th, 2017
jams jerfy

cork was funky but wine was not. still, felt a little restrained and short. should have been the wine of the night, but was usurped by the bernaudeau.

cork was funky but wine was not. still, felt a little restrained and short. should have been the wine of the night, but was usurped by the bernaudeau.

Dec 19th, 2016
Jason Pannu

Amazing at Caves Madeleine

Amazing at Caves Madeleine

Dec 4th, 2016
Conrad Green

A subtle, light nose. Pretty clear red fruit. Simple but delicate. Bright and light- refreshing. A touch of green pepper

A subtle, light nose. Pretty clear red fruit. Simple but delicate. Bright and light- refreshing. A touch of green pepper

Nov 20th, 2016
roland benedetti

J'en ai bu quelques un des Clos des Chenes de monsieur Lafarge et ce soir il est encore différent, vraiment exceptionnel, meilleur que tous les autres que j'ai gouté. Ca devait etre le bon moment de l'ouvrir j'imagine!

J'en ai bu quelques un des Clos des Chenes de monsieur Lafarge et ce soir il est encore différent, vraiment exceptionnel, meilleur que tous les autres que j'ai gouté. Ca devait etre le bon moment de l'ouvrir j'imagine!

Jul 20th, 2013