2013 Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay Premier Cru, Les Caillerets 1x750ml

Robert Parker 92-94

The 2013 Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets is much more introspective and closed on the nose compared to the other Volnays: this bouquet tells you not to be so foolish as to nose it so prematurely. However, it does begin to open with intriguing dried blood/ferrous scents infusing the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red berry fruit, "thicker" tannins than expected that lend this Caillerets the density more than the tension at the moment. This deserves 5 or 6 years at least in bottle. [Neal Martin, 01/12/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035