2016 Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos des Chenes 1x750ml

Vinous 95

The 2016 Volnay Clos des Chenes 1er Cru has an exquisitely defined bouquet with pure red cherry mixed with crushed strawberry, disarming mineralite and tension. The palate is beautifully balanced, symmetrical even, with a fine bead of acidity, well integrated new oak, a little fleshiness towards the finish, simply everything you could desire from a Volnay. Stunning. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting in Burgundy. [Neal Martin, 22/10/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2050

Robert Parker 93-95

"The 2016 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes, without doubt, has the most seductive bouquet from Domaine Lafarge: ample red cherry and wild strawberry fruit, suggestions of eucalyptus just underneath. It has wonderful delineation-crystalline. The palate is well balanced with fine tannin, firm in the mouth with very good structure, a delicate sprinkling of cracked black pepper furthering the complexity on the long finish. What a cerebral Volnay and what a delicious mouthful of Volnay this is going to be." [Neal Martin, 29/12/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2045