Michel Lafarge, Volnay Clos Ducs other_regions_italy Not very bordeaux – more

Not very bordeaux – more reminiscent of some of the more ambitious Spanish reds at the moment

powerful and driving finish

balsam herb and sweet almond as it flutters over the senses

With time in the glass the 1999 softens a bit

and very well balanced

Michel Lafarge, Volnay Clos Ducs other_regions_italy Not very bordeaux – more(from 50+ year old vines; a monopole of the domaine). Lafarge explained that this was made from fruit that was destemmed by hand using what the Burgundians call a claie en osier, or a lattice made of wicker that was placed on top of a fermenter; this approach was sometimes used in the 19th C). A dazzlingly pure, fresh and soaring nose features notes of essence of red cherry, currant, spice and soft floral scents. While the medium weight flavors do not