Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Michel Lafarge |
Label Name: | Volnay 1er Clos de Château Des Ducs |
Vintage: | 2005 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 93 (approx), Burghound 92, Vinous 93–94, John Gilman 94JG; generally praised for minerality, structure and long ageing potential
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and cassis with dark chocolate, truffle and savory meat-stock notes. Stony minerality underpins velvety texture, firm ripe tannins and a long, focused finish with subtle herbal and cocoa notes.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, braised short rib, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, beef bulgogi, soy/ginger pork, umami mushroom ramen.
Production Method
Biodynamic/organic viticulture; 100% destemmed, indigenous-yeast fermentations in wooden vats; élevage 12–18 months in French oak (limited new oak, c.5–25%); minimally fined/usually unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Volnay (ca.12 ha) established in the 19th century. Michel Lafarge modernized organic/biodynamic practices; estate now run by Frédéric and family. Monopole Clos du Château des Ducs sits above the village.