Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chênes 2022
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Domaine Michel Lafarge |
Origin | France, Burgundy, Volnay |
Wine Advocate
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The 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is lovely, delivering aromas of cherries, red berries and plums mingled with rose petals, spices and vine smoke. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with excellent depth at the core, powdery tannins and lively acids, it concludes with a broad, persistent finish. This parcel has more in common with Taillepieds than with the rest of Clos des Chênes, which explains why it's such a singular expression of this climat.
Vinous
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The 2022 Volnay Clos des Chenes ler Cru was a little more backward and gawky than Lafarge's other cuvees - just a stage the wine is at during its elevage. It is more mineral-driven, but it needs time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins framing the layers of red fruit infused with crushed stone and a touch of spice. Very persistent on the finish that veers a little towards Pommard in style. This is a Volnay predestined for long-term aging.